After reading this chapter 16: “Fiscal policy”, do you think
the government should run a balanced budget? Discuss the necessary
reforms that would be ideal for government to keep social security
solvent without accumulating debt. (limits from 200 to 250 words
long)
The Federal Budget
Why do you believe the federal budget should be reduced or
balanced?
Why do you believe the national debt should be reduced?
What is the risk in reducing them, and what is the risk in
failing to reduce them?
What would you do if you had a magic budget wand, and you could
make three changes to the way we raise federal revenues on an
annual basis?
Using that same wand what three changes would you make...
EthicsWhat
do you think the primary role of the government should be?Is it
just to protect your liberties from other people inhibiting your
rights? The government should focus on keeping other people from
interfering in your self-actualization. This is a focus on negative
rights. Think the Bill of Rights which is not about what the
government can do for you, it is about how the government and
others should leave you alone. This is the position of the
right.Is it...
TOPIC: Fiscal Policy. Economic implications of government budget
deficits, surpluses, tax reforms, social security reforms,
government bailouts, and other aspects. A) How is government debt
related to government deficit? B) What factors contribute to a
large change in the Debt/GDP ratio? C) What are the three main
channels through which fiscal policy affects the macroeconomy? D)
Explain how each policy channel works. E) In what way is the
government debt a potential burden on future generations?
Should the federal Government have a balanced budget (i.e.
revenues = expenses), or is a deficit –OK? What are some of the
positive reasons to run a deficit?
Expansionary fiscal policy will do what to the government
budget, assuming that was balanced at the start?
An increase in personal taxes
A decrease in government borrowing costs
A budget surplus
A budget deficit