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GOVT 350 Discussions
Forum 1
Topic:Capitalism and the Free Market
Did Communism fail because of poorleadership, flaws in human nature, or
for some other reason(s)? Explain.
Forum 2
Topic:Safety Regulations
Regulations on productsafety are discussed in Chapters 1 and 3 of the
Miller text. Explain why regulations might not producethe safer, healthier
lives we want. Are any productsafety regulations justified? Explain.
Forum 3
Topic:Licensing and other Barriers to Competition
Many municipal governments around the world have objected to ride-
sharing facilitated by apps like Uber and Lyft. Who gains, and who loses,
from Uber? Should these relatively unregulated transportation providers be
allowed? What about other “sharing economy” providers like AirBnB,
FlightCar, or MonkeyParking? Explain
Forum 4
Topic:Wealth Redistribution
It is clear from the Bible that “widows and orphans”—i.e. the poorand the
helpless—are to be provided for. Are Social Security and welfare programs
the appropriate means to accomplish this goal? Explain.
Forum 5
Topic:Self-Interest and Public Choice
In his famous book“The Wealth of Nations” (1776), Adam Smith showed
that the pursuit of self-interest in a marketplace can produceunintended
positive consequences. Will the self-interest of politicians and other
government workers also tend to producepositive consequences in their
political activities? Why or why not? Give examples.