PPA 603 Government Budgeting Week 5

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.