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The role of government in my economic life.

Helen
2 min readAug 26, 2024

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As a young adult living in a modern society, the role of government in my economic life is one that I have come to appreciate and understand more as I navigate through various financial responsibilities and opportunities. From paying taxes to benefitting from public services and regulations, the government plays a crucial role in shaping the economic landscape in which I operate.

One of the most obvious ways in which the government impacts my economic life is through taxation. As a working individual, I am required to pay income tax on my earnings, which contributes to the funding of public services such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and national defense. While no one enjoys parting with their hard-earned money, I recognize the importance of taxes in supporting the common good and ensuring a functioning society.

In addition to taxes, the government also plays a role in regulating the economy through various policies and laws. For example, the government sets minimum wage laws to ensure that workers are paid a fair wage for their labor. It also enforces regulations to protect consumers from fraud and ensure that businesses operate ethically. These regulations help to create a level playing field in which businesses can compete fairly and consumers can trust the products and services they purchase.

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Helen
Helen

Written by Helen

I’m a board member for the Harvard Creative Writing Collective and an outreach associate director for Harvard Women in Computer Science.

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