Number: RL32162
Title: The Size and Role of Government: Economic Issues
Authors: Marc Labonte, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: The appropriate size and role of the government is one of the most fundamental and enduring debates in American politics. What role does the state play in economic activity? How is the economy affected by government intervention? Many of the arguments surrounding the proper size of government are economic in nature, and are discussed in this report.
Pages: 29
Date: March 5, 2008