Question 1:

"The legitimate object of government is to do for a community of people whatever they need to have done, but cannot do at all, or cannot so well do, for themselves - in their separate and individual capacities." Abraham Lincoln [16th President of the USA]. Comment on the role of government with reference to Mauritius.

Question 2:

The budget exercise is little more than a political exercise. Discuss

Question 3:

(a) What is the underlying rationale for project appraisal in the public sector?

(b) Identify the main methods you would employ to appraise projects in the public sector.

(c) Which methods you would recommend and why?

Question 4:

(a) For what reasons would a government introduce a tax?

(b) What factors do you think a government should take into account when introducing a property tax?