DUE 3/26

PADM 700

DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The student will complete two Discussions in this course. The student will post one thread of at

least 750 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned Module: Week. The student

must then post two replies of at least 250 words by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned

Module: Week. For each thread, students must support their assertions using scholarly and/or

Biblical citations in current APA format. Each reply must use scholarly and/or Biblical citations

in current APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years.

In an evaluation, discuss how the role and function of budgeting has been utilized to correct externalities and other market failures. Additionally, justify the use of taxpayer resources to correct externalities and other market failures.

Thread Outline: Use bold statements as headings in your thread.

I. Summarize the role of the government in the budget process.

II. Analyze the role of the government in correcting externalities and other market failures.

III. Justify the use of taxpayer resources to correct externalities and other market failures.

Externalities are a consequence of a governmental activity that affect other parties without this being reflected in the cost of the goods or services involved. Externalities by nature often are environmental. Some examples of negative externalities include:

· Air pollution

· Water pollution

· Farm animal production

· Passive smoking

· Traffic congestion

· Noise pollution

Market failure is an inefficient allocation of resources. Government failure occurs when government intervention results in a more inefficient and wasteful allocation of resources.

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