A political columnist wrote the following: "Today the main purpose [of government's issuing bonds] is to let craven politicians launch projects they know the public, at the moment, would rather not fully finance. The tab for these projects will not come due, probably, until after the politicians have long since departed for greener (excuse the expression) pastures."
1) Do you agree with this commentator's explanation for why some government spending is financed through tax receipts and other government spending is financed through borrowing, by issuing bonds? Explain.
2) How has your understanding and outlook about government policies and elected officials changed after studying this chapter or has it remained the same? Explain.