Practice - The Role of Governments in Economics
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Practice Questions
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What are public goods?
💡 Hint: Think about what is available for all community members.
Name one reason why the government tries to reduce economic inequality.
💡 Hint: Consider social stability.
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What is a public good?
💡 Hint: Remember about what benefits all of society.
True or False: Governments do not play a role in correcting market failures.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the free market fails.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a society where public goods are solely provided by the private sector. Discuss the implications this might have on access to essential services like education.
💡 Hint: Think about government roles in providing education.
Analyze a scenario in which economic inequality rises significantly in a country. What social and economic consequences could arise from this situation?
💡 Hint: Consider the feedback loop between equality and social health.
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