Question

Goals of Government Spending Determine whether these examples show government spending that is focused more on improving the economy or on meeting social needs. Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements. When governments spend to improve education or health care, they are focusing more on . When governments spend to improve the unemployment rate or increase GDP, they are focusing more on .

Answer 1

Social Needs & Economic Needs

Answer 2

1) When government spend to improve education or health care, they are focusing more on meeting a social need.

Education and health care are both important elements of society. These two aspects of society are needed to create an informed society that is healthy. This is why this form of government would be considered to meeting a social need.

2) When government spends to improve the unemployment rate or increase GDP they are focusing more on improving the economy.

Unemployment rate and GDP are two indicators used to determine the strength and success of an economy. If America has a high unemployment rate and low GDP, it would indicate that the American economy is struggling. This is why government spending in these two areas are related to improving the economy.