 Summary: The government protects the ownership of resources, such as land, personal possessions, physical assets, and intellectual property Examples:

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 Summary: The government protects the ownership of resources, such as land, personal possessions, physical assets, and intellectual property Examples: The court system, assisted by police force, enforces property rights. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issues patents, copyrights, and trademarks EXCEPTION: Eminent Domain: When the government can take private property for the use of public good as long as there is just compensation to the property owner Protecting Property Rights

  Summary: The government works to prohibit practices that restrict competition and to prevent the formation of monopolies  Examples: The Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission prohibit such practices as price fixing, bid rigging, and market division.  Regulatory agencies monitor activities that might lead to mergers Maintaining Competition

  Summary: The government provides information about products and ensures that goods and services are safe and dependable.  Examples: The Consumer Product Safety Commission protects Americans against undue risks associated with consumer products  The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insures bank deposits Protecting consumers, savers, and investors

  Summary: The government works to safeguard the interests of workers and to protect their physical well-being.  Example: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets safety and health standards for industries (OSHA) Protecting Workers

  Summary: The government works to promote positive externalities and limit negative externalities  Examples: the government subsidizes consumers and producers of education.  The environmental Protection Agency sets standards for air quality and requires states and cities to meet them Addressing Externalities

  Summary: The government produces goods or services that anyone can use free of charge.  Examples: The government builds and maintains dams and provides for national defense Providing Public Goods

  Summary: The government makes sure jobs are secure, goods and services are readily available, and prices are predictable.  Examples: The government establishes a widely accepted currency  During economic slowdowns, the government provides tax incentives to encourage businesses to invest in capital equipment Promoting Economic Stability

  Summary: The government collects taxes from some Americans and distributes the money to others to achieve greater income equality  Examples: The government provides benefits, services, and work opportunities to needy families  State governments provide unemployment insurance for workers who are laid off from their jobs Redistributing Income

  In your opinion, what is the most important role of government in the economy? Why? Write a paragraph response with at least two support. Reflection