List the three most important expenditure programs of the federal government. How do they differ from the three most important expenditure programs of state and local governments? Explain why it makes more sense for the federal government to purchase "national defense" rather than state governments. (please try to write the answer in a paragraph format with reasoning that makes sense)

List the three most important expenditure programs of the federal government. How do they differ from the three most important expenditure programs of state and local governments? Explain why it makes more sense for the federal government to purchase "national defense" rather than state governments. (please try to write the answer in a paragraph format with reasoning that makes sense)

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Chapter11: Fiscal Policy

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