traditional gov viewpoint

Question 1

what is the role of the gov.?

Answer 1

maximise dimensions of living standards (material and non material)

Question 2

3 goals of the gov

Answer 2

1. promoting sustainable economic growth
2. promoting employment opportunities
3. keeping inflation to a minimum (but not 0)

Question 3

maximising material standards by

Answer 3

increasing peoples access to g/s measured real GDP/capita

Question 4

maximising non-material standards by

Answer 4

achieving the following:
Reducing traffic congestion
Improving air quality
Raising literacy and numeracy
Increasing life expectancy
Cleaning up waterways
Lifting general levels of happiness
Lowering crime rates
and others