Question

You've probably noticed that issues related to the role of government recur in history and in our lives. In what ways and in what circumstances is it beneficial for the government to be involved in Americans' lives? When and how is it detrimental?


Discuss at least two of the following aspects of American life in your responses.


the financial industry, energy and the environment, education, healthcare,

campaign financing, technological development, media, food and drugs

Answer 1

Answer:

Government intervention can help to keep prices of services low and make them accessible to all citizens regardless of economic status. However, some government interventions might hinder the amount of profit that companies like banks for example can earn.

Explanation:

In the area of the financial industry, government intervention is helpful in establishing interest rates via the Federal Reserve in a manner that helps to balance the growth of the economy and to protect the rights of both the consumers and lenders.  It can be detrimental to the banking industry to have financial industry regulation for example because it puts limits on how much banks can earn on the money they lend and it makes them disclose all their lending terms to the consumer. Healthcare is another area of society where government intervention can be beneficial because a single-payer system or government provided healthcare helps those without economic means to access care. However, it can also stifle research and development of medical products if profits are suppressed and controlled.

Answer 2

Answer:

echnological developments: biotechnology-Biotechnology can potentially benefit mankind by leading to the discovery of new drugs and vaccines. But biotechnology research can also have unintended and dangerous outcomes, so government regulation is necessary. At the same time, private enterprise should be allowed to speed up research and innovation in this vital industry, with financial benefits and philanthropic objectives as concurring goals.

energy and the environment-The 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico caused virtually irreversible damage to the marine environment. This disaster calls into question the proper role of the national government in regulating industry that may have an adverse effect upon the environment.

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