Question

Fiscal Administration 10th Mikesell. Chapter 2 Question 3 a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,l,m,n

Identify the strategy represented in each of the following arguments taken from
budget discussions:
a. A bill to increase the number of women eligible for Medicaid-funded prenatal
assistance in this state would not only save lives, but also cut state costs for
care of low-birth-weight babies and children with disabilities. Studies have
shown that every dollar spent on prenatal care reduces long-term health-care
expenditures by $3.38.

Answer 1

Budget discussion: A bill to increase the number of women eligible for Medicaid-funded prenatal assistance in this state would not only save lives, but also cut state costs for care of low-birth-weight babies and children with disabilities. Studies have shown that every dollar spent on prenatal care reduces long-term health-care expenditures by $3.38

The strategy is: Spend to save : Spend on Prenatal care proposal can cut expenditure on health-care for government.