The Government and the Economy

During this lesson students examine the role of national government in relation to taxation and public spending. The lesson can be run as a stand-alone unit or as a follow up to the lesson 'economic cycles.'

• Understand key economic terms including taxation, welfare benefits, public spending and the budget;
• Assess the impact of changes to taxation and welfare benefits on people with different personal circumstances;
• Appreciate some of the dilemmas involved in public spending decisions.

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