Describe what is meant by across-the-board budget cuts.
The author of the course text suggests that across-the-board budget cuts are poor fiscal policy? Why does he take this position? Do you agree?
PART TWO
Find a news article about proposed or enacted across-the-board budget cuts at the local, state, or national level. Summarize the article, including arguments voiced for and against the across-the-board budget cuts, and include a link to the article. Please be prepared to present an initial summary in class on March 8.
