Strayer PAD 505 Fiscal Administration Week 2 Discussion 1 and 2

Week 2 Discussion 1

“Budget Message of the President.” Based on the e-Activity, please respond to the following: 

Identify three (3) areas where President Obama wants to increase federal appropriations.

Identify three (3) areas where President Obama wants to decrease federal appropriations.

Analyze and describe four (4) governmental expenditures each from the federal, state, and local budgets that will have a greater impact on the national economy for the upcoming budget year. Explain your choices.

Week 2 Discussion 2

“Budget Simulation.” Please respond to the following: 

Based on the e-Activity with the budget simulation game, describe what you learned about the challenge of balancing the federal budget.

Choose two (2) budget categories where you believe an increase is advisable. Explain your choices.

Choose two (2) where a decrease is advisable. Explain your choices.