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ECS3704 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE October 2024
ECS3704 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE October 2024
ECS3704 Assignment 4 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2024 - DUE October 2024
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ASSIGNMENT 4 PORTFOLIO 2024
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2024
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Assignment 4 Portfolio 2024
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Due Date: 2024
Public Economics
Understanding South Africa’s Government Spending and the Fiscal Cliff
Introduction
The South African government has long been under pressure to balance its spending
with its revenue. Recently, analysts have described South Africa’s spending pattern as
reaching a "fiscal cliff," meaning the point at which government expenditure becomes
unsustainable, creating a significant risk of economic downturn (National Treasury,
2022). This essay examines why government expenditure has increased and the
impacts of financing this rise through taxes. We will review government growth theories,
analyze relevant data, and discuss the economic and social consequences of rising
government expenditure.
1. Conceptual Framework: Theories of Government Growth
Understanding why governments tend to expand can provide insight into South Africa's
spending issues. There are several theories that attempt to explain this trend:
1. Wagner’s Law posits that as nations develop economically, government
spending on welfare, infrastructure, and public services naturally increases.
Wagner argued that as income levels rise, citizens expect more from their
governments, especially in terms of education, healthcare, and social security
(Siddique & Qaisar, 2021).
2. Peacock and Wiseman’s Displacement Effect emphasizes that in times of
crisis, government expenditure spikes to address immediate needs. Once
spending rises to accommodate an emergency, it tends to remain elevated rather
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