(a) Was there any crowding out of lifeguard coverage following the introduction of local government spending on...
Question:
(a) Was there any crowding out of lifeguard coverage following the introduction of local government spending on lifeguard duty in 2023? Explain why or why not. (3 points)
b For lifeguard duty in Redhawkville, provide a different numerical example for zero crowdout. point)
c For lifeguard duty in Redhawkville, provide a different numerical example for partial crowdout. point)
d For lifeguard duty in Redhawkville, provide a different numerical example for full crowdout. points
e Outside of this example, list and explain two reasons why partial crowdout might occur instead of full crowdout. point)
summary:
In 2022, local businesses in the town of Redhawkville contributed donations to fund 200 hours of lifeguard duty at a public swimming pool. There was no government funding for lifeguard duty in 2022.
Starting in 2023, the local government of Redhawkville contributed donations to fund 150 hours of lifeguard duty. During the same year, local businesses contributed funds to cover 120 hours of lifeguard duty.
Macroeconomics
ISBN: 978-1319120054
3rd Canadian edition
Authors: Paul Krugman, Robin Wells, Iris Au, Jack Parkinson