PAD 505 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION (FOUR DIFFERENT VERSION ANSWER POSTED)

PAD 505 WEEK 4 DISCUSSION

 DISCUSSION 1

From the e-Activity about the “Annual Population Estimates 2000 to 2009,” analyze and forecast a comparison of the population growth rate from 2010 through 2016 of the State of Michigan and your state. Provide these figures in your response for each year.
State 1: (Place your response here!)
State 2: (Place your response here!)
 
 
In a new and separate respond to the following:
Based on your prediction for the years 2015 and 2016, discuss the impact of each state’s population increase on the four (4) highest discretionary spending accounts. Note: refer back to Week 3 and review the State of Michigan and your state’s budget.
State 1 – Highest Discretionary Account 1: (Place your response here!)
State 1 – Highest Discretionary Account 2: (Place your response here!)
State 1 – Highest Discretionary Account 3: (Place your response here!)
State 1 – Highest Discretionary Account 4: (Place your response here!)
State 2 – Highest Discretionary Account 1: (Place your response here!)
State 2 – Highest Discretionary Account 2: (Place your response here!)
State 2 – Highest Discretionary Account 3: (Place your response here!)
State 2 – Highest Discretionary Account 4: (Place your response here!)

 DISCUSSION 2

 Discuss at least two (2) challenges an administrator should consider when preparing a trend analysis over a five (5) year period.
Challenge 1: (Place your response here / Justify your response (hint – use the textbook)
Challenge 2: (Place your response here / Justify your response (hint – use the textbook)
Discuss at least two (2) challenges an administrator should consider when preparing a trend analysis over a five (5) year period.

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