First, explain how society decides rationally on how much equality it wants relative to income distribution. Next, discuss the policies available to the government to distribute income and the impact such policies may have on the microeconomy. Then, explain how despite economists use of economic analysis to provide suggestions for responding to economic problems (i.e. housing crisis, financial crisis, Recession) the economy still often confronts market’s short-comings that deeply impact consumers and producers. Lastly, using any graph of your choice from the textbook, graphically illustrate your explanation.

First, explain how society decides rationally on how much equality it wants relative to income distribution. Next, discuss the policies available to the government to distribute income and the impact such policies may have on the microeconomy. Then, explain how despite economists use of economic analysis to provide suggestions for responding to economic problems (i.e. housing crisis, financial crisis, Recession) the economy still often confronts market’s short-comings that deeply impact consumers and producers. Lastly, using any graph of your choice from the textbook, graphically illustrate your explanation.

Essentials of Economics (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337091992

Author:N. Gregory Mankiw

Publisher:N. Gregory Mankiw

Chapter1: Ten Principles Of Economics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8PA

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