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WK 4 - Apply Summative Assessment:
Government Intervention Analysis.
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Ismanuela Morange
ECO/535: The Digital Economy
Maria Hamideh Ramjerdi
06/11/2024
Government Intervention Programs Analysis-
Governments address inefficiency through intervening in markets (Zhao, 2017). In an optimally
effective market, wealth is appropriately allocated. However, resources are scarce in inefficient
markets. Governments try to combat such market inequalities. This paper will analyze
government intervention programs, the market failure leading up to the interventions, and give
Recommendations whether the program should be continued or not.
Governments address inefficiency through intervening in markets (Zhao, 2017). In an optimally
effective market, wealth is appropriately allocated. However, resources are scarce in inefficient
markets. Governments try to combat such market inequalities. This paper will analyze
government intervention programs, the market failure leading up to the interventions, and give
Recommendations whether the program should be continued or not.
Governments address inefficiency through intervening in markets (Zhao, 2017). In an optimally
effective market, wealth is appropriately allocated. However, resources are scarce in inefficient
markets. Governments try to combat such market inequalities. This paper will analyze
government intervention programs, the market failure leading up to the interventions, and give
Recommendations whether the program should be continued or not.
Governments tries to address inefficiencies through intervening in the market sector. In an
optimally effective market, wealth is appropriately allocated. However, resources are scarce in
inefficient markets. Governments try to combat such market inequalities. This paper will analyze
government intervention programs such as the earned income tax credit (EITC) and the child tax
credit, the market failure leading up to the interventions, and also give recommendations on
whether the programs should be continued or not.
The earned income tax credit (EITC) and the child tax credit serves as crucial government initiatives which are aimed at tackling the economic disparity, whilst providing assistance to families with low to moderate incomes within the U.S. Although, these programs face many obstacles, such as, elevated mistakes and fraud rates; yet, it has successfully diminished poverty by a great margin, augmented workers engagement and improved family’s welfare. These programs main objectives aim to rectify market flaws by promoting a more equitable allocation of resources and opportunities. Although, the EITC and the child tax credit have
demonstrated effectiveness, enhancements will always be required as it is crucial to take necessary measures to streamline administration, minimize fraud, and tackle potential job dis-
incentives. Additional study is also required in order to enhance their efficacy in attaining socio-
economic goals. According to Pettinger, the role of government involvement in modern economies is
sometimes subjected to controversy; the earned income tax credit (EITC) and the child tax credit
are two of the most important government measures within the U.S. that attempts to tackle the
income inequality and provide assistance to families with low to moderate incomes. These
programs were implemented to address market flaws that lead to an inequitable allocation of
resources and opportunities. (2020). The effectiveness of government intervention compared to market-based solutions is a basic
argument in the field of economics. Proponents of free markets contend that government
interference can result in the misallocation of resources and inefficiencies. Nevertheless,
advocates of government involvement emphasize instances of market failure where intervention
becomes imperative. Market failures, such as externalities, inadequate supply of public goods,
and the presence of monopolistic power, can disrupt the allocation of resources, which can result
in social inequalities. Government involvement is warranted in the case of the EITC and the
child tax credit to equitably redistribute income, rectify market failings, and alleviate poverty.
These programs aim to offer economic assistance to people and families with low incomes;
thereby fostering a social and well-being community, all while diminishing income disparity. The earned income tax credit (EITC) and the child tax credit have provided substantial
assistance to a significant number of individuals and families with low to moderate incomes
throughout the United States. The earned income tax credit (EITC) has been effective in
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16. Entering patient health care data into a database accessible to health care professionals across the medical profession and a wide region increases the ability to apply
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a) Negative consumption externality.
b) Positive consumption externality.
c) Negative production externality.
d) Positive production externality.
QUESTION 17
17. Which of the following is an example of a negative consumption externality?
a) water pollution impact of a paper plant
b) honey production and pollination of fruit trees
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NOTE: causes of market failure are the following: positive and negative externalities, environmental concerns, lack of public goods, the underproduction of merit goods, over provisions of merit goods and abuse of monopoly power. (The answer should be connected to this)
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REE 324 - ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMICS
Review Exercise on Market Equilibrium, Market Failure, Externalities and Elasticities
1.
Economics of Education. The issue of education is quite critical. The demand for education by society is high.
On the other hand, it is demanded that the schools only charge low tuition fees since schools serve a social
function. Thus, more often than not, tuition fee ceilings are imposed to assure students of lower prices for this
"commodity". Two common solutions are proposed to address the likely problem of excess demand for
educational services (ES) in the event of a tuition fee ceiling is imposition: (i) operation of public schools (e.g.,
free public high school); (ii) government subsidy to private education.
where:
Find the solutions to the problems below:
D=demand for educational services
S = supply of educational services
Suppose we let:
S: TF or P = 1 + 0.5 Q
D: TF or P = 15-2Q
TF or P = tuition fee or price of education ('000 pesos)…
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What are the equilibrium price and quantity of medical checkup?
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How can the government solve this externality problem? Explain in detail.
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Question 3
During the ["Tang", "Sui", "Song"] dynasty, sports became less orientated towards military training and more geared toward entertainment. The culture of consumerism in China that supported public displays of athleticism is reflected in the fact that China produced ["30%", "50%", "75%"] of the global GDP.
Question 4
The cloistered government that the textbook discusses as being characteristic in Japan is about how former emperors who became Buddhist monks would then rule through their young son/heir.
Group of answer choices
True/False
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Free markets
Command economies
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and toward behavior that political authorities approve. That is a
fundamental reason for preference of a system of strong private property
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