Week 5 Discussion 1
State Government Levy Tariffs on Imports
Why not have State governments levy tariffs on imports or tax other states’ products.
Would this be a sensible way to raise revenues?
What are the advantages/disadvantages? Provide research support for your positions. Respond to at least two of your fellow students postings.
Week 5 Discussion 2
Social Security
Do you think the federal government should increase spending on Social Security and Medicare for the elderly?
If not how should the elderly fund retirement and medical costs?
Provide research support for your positions. Respond to at least two of your fellow students postings.
Class Text
Lee R.D. & Johnson RW. (2008). Public budgeting systems (8th ed.). Sudbury MA: Jones and Bartlett.
PPA 603 Government Budgeting Week 5
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