Question

Please read the following articles and answer to the questions.

“The important thing for Government is not to do things which individuals are doing already, and to do them a little better or a little worse; but to do those things which at present are not done at all.” --John Maynard Keynes, British economist

“we expect our elected representatives to be resposible stewards of the public purse, to show compassion for those at the margins of Canadian society, and to make decisions for the common good of all Canadians.” -- Asenior cirizen

“Government is the illusion of service masking the corruption of power. It is a mechanism controlled by the rich and powerful to trickle down just enough power and wealth to the poorer masses to help ensure that they will not rise in revolt.” --a political activist

“be thankful that we are not getting all the governemnt we are paying for!” -- will rogers, american humourist

1. What pattern can you detect between each perspective and its source? To what extent do you agree with each perspective?

2. Write your own perspective on the role of government in society.

Answer 1

Answer 1:

Each perspective shows the involvement of the government in the economic decision making. All the perspective are criticizing government in one form or another. According to the source each perspective is right. Keynes believed in government interference in the society. A citizen will want the government to work in favor of the citizens. On the other hand , an activist will see the government as corrupt. Humorist is also criticizing the government in is/ her own form.