The document outlines instructions for responding to two discussion prompts that require a minimum of 150 words each, with APA citations and references from both a textbook and an outside source. The first prompt asks about the impact of the president versus the chairman of the Federal Reserve on economic conditions, while the second examines the implications of privatizing government functions. Participants are encouraged to critically analyze these topics and justify their positions.

1. You must answer two initial posts
Each Initial Posts MUST have 150 word minimum
APA writing includes in-text citations and references
You MUST use the textbook and an outside source in your
original posts
Prompt 1:
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 2:
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?