government spending policy

"Engineers argue that inadequate maintenance of roads, bridges, airports, waterways, and other critical aspects of infrastructure along with underinvestment have created an infrastructure crisis in the United States. Many politicians agree with this claim and are attempting to take action. However, we are faced with the issue of which projects are most essential and how to fund them. Is the state of America's infrastructure that dire compared to the rest of the world? Are these efforts to improve it a cynical ploy from politicians to gain attention and ensure reelection? This volume considers the many perspectives of this . . . issue"--Provided by publisher.

Describes different types of taxes; discusses government spending, budgeting, and fiscal policy; and offers suggestions on how readers can get involved with how the government spends, taxes, and manages its finances.

"Engineers argue that inadequate maintenance of roads, bridges, airports, waterways, and other critical aspects of infrastructure along with underinvestment have created an infrastructure crisis in the United States. Many politicians agree with this claim and are attempting to take action. However, we are faced with the issue of which projects are most essential and how to fund them. Is the state of America's infrastructure that dire compared to the rest of the world? Are these efforts to improve it a cynical ploy from politicians to gain attention and ensure reelection? This volume considers the many perspectives of this . . . issue"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of sixteen essays that explore various issues related to the federal government's budget and spending practices.

Our government debt is rising every day. Our population is shifting as more people retire and fewer are able to find work. This title helps you learn: how reckless spending by Congress has created a debt trap; and how Obamacare will negatively affect health care costs and our economy.

Libertarian American radio host Glenn Beck offers advice on how to win arguments about various topics of political intrigue, providing retorts and facts relevant for conversations about gun control, health care, and more.

Contains twenty-four articles that provide a variety of opinions on the topic of government spending, discussing the state of current government spending, deficit spending and debt, how spending policies affect the economy, and potential changes that will benefit future challenges.

Reveals that the problem with American government is its inability to make things work and solve problems, offering a program for change.