Discussion Post
Prompt I
• Does any president deserve credit for an economic boom or recession? Who is more instrumental in influencing the economy-the president or the chairman of the Federal Reserve Board?
Prompt II
• Many people have argued that we should privatize much of government-that is, turn over to the private sector such traditional governmental activities as running prisons, Social Security, public broadcasting, and even public schools. Is this a good idea? What programs, if any, should be privatized? What are the relative disadvantages in privatization?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.