Asked by Trinity O'Neill-Torres on May 04, 2024
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Suppose that the government goes into deficit in order to help local school districts build better schools. Does this burden future generations?
Future Generations
Refers to the people who will live in the future, whose interests are considered in various aspects of planning and policy-making, especially in environmental and sustainability contexts.
- Examine the consequences of national debt for subsequent generations.
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Rachel JonesMay 09, 2024
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The benefits of the project accrue not just to the current generation, but also to future generations. By running a deficit, the government spreads some of the cost to future generations as well.
Learning Objectives
- Examine the consequences of national debt for subsequent generations.