Is Government Responsible For Bad Economy?

[Arenga pinnata]

As a Nigerian am aware that annually the senate approves the national budget for the year. This budget drives development for infrastructure, Education, Health and Defence. The federal government also allocate funds to the state government monthly through the federation account allocation committee (FAAC).To cap it all there has been an appreciation in naira. But the price of commodities in the market are still high with traders holding onto the old prices,while in the transportation sector touts and security personnel are imposing taxes on the driver giving hike to transport fare and in the education sector,The University precisely which manipulate expenses like tuition and health services  which are free into the fees paid by students.There is also a case of landlords who increase their rent annually.
I know the Government administration has been corrupt for more than a decade now but we the citizens unconsciously support this corruption.

It seems the situation is indeed a bit of a dilemma, my friend. On the one hand, the government has been doing its job as it should. But in this case, the role of citizens is just as important. A country’s economic problems are not solely the government’s responsibility; I believe it is a shared responsibility.

Clearly, there are other issues here besides corruption within the government. It seems that the problem of gangsterism has also not yet been dealt with firmly by the government. this may seem trivial, but if left unchecked, it could become a significant problem in the future. Regarding market prices, the government must also be able to bring down prices that have already risen. And if that still can’t be done, it’s still okay as long as the purchasing power of the people there can keep up. And I have a question: is the purchasing power there sufficiently strong?

[Rockson1]

Humans are very selfish in nature, and everyone is looking for his or her own benefit, that's why a business person will prioritize profit over anything else. You will see a business person over charge on a particular goods or services, just to make more money, because the agencies in charge of price control of goods and services in the country are not doing their job properly, and all these are happening because the interest of the general public are not  being prioritized or protected by the government properly. They have failed to understand that it's their duty and it's the major act of governance, that is why I will be blaming the government on anything that is happening wrong to the economy of the nation.

Of course humans are like that but all the blame goes back to the government, just imagine if the government do all they needs to do, will anyone have the mind to sell goods higher than the government approved price, it is just because the government knows that they are not doing the right, the bodies that are in charge of price control and every other organization in many countries has failed because the things that suppose to be put in its right place has not been done, the government has to set a good example for people to work with, let me tell you, those that are selling things they way the want at a very costly price do it openly, they are not afraid, they do not care, the reason is simple, the lapses is just from the authorities, we know that humans are wicked but what are the leaders doing to corect some of this things.

[fuguebtc]

It seems the situation is indeed a bit of a dilemma, my friend. On the one hand, the government has been doing its job as it should. But in this case, the role of citizens is just as important. A country’s economic problems are not solely the government’s responsibility; I believe it is a shared responsibility.

Yes, national economic issues are a shared responsibility, not just the government's. However, they are the leader, the ones who run the economic system and hold crucial tools and policies in their hand. Therefore, if they take credit when the economy grows, they should also bear a significant share of responsibility when the economy becomes unstable.

If a country has a high poverty rate due to a lack of jobs, or if people work hard but high inflation makes life difficult. Clearly, the government is responsible and cannot blame the people, in this case. Sadly, this is a reality that many countries around the world are facing.

[HONDACD125]

Of course humans are like that but all the blame goes back to the government, just imagine if the government do all they needs to do, will anyone have the mind to sell goods higher than the government approved price, it is just because the government knows that they are not doing the right, the bodies that are in charge of price control and every other organization in many countries has failed because the things that suppose to be put in its right place has not been done, the government has to set a good example for people to work with, let me tell you, those that are selling things they way the want at a very costly price do it openly, they are not afraid, they do not care, the reason is simple, the lapses is just from the authorities, we know that humans are wicked but what are the leaders doing to corect some of this things.

That's a harsh reality and I totally agree with it, because that's exactly what's happening in our country as well. Street vendors or shop keepers are given price rates by the authorities, but some of them still don't sell the products based on those prices and will often ask for higher prices, and authorities don't do anything about that. If a government actually takes such matters seriously, they would have surveilance teams to check on these things on a daily or at least on a weekly basis, so that the merchants don't do injustice to the people, but most governments barely care about these things, they don't give matters that create problems for the public much importance, and that's unfortunate.

Inflation itself creates a bunch of problems for the common people of a country, and on top of that, if merchants and shopkeepers start increasing the already inflated prices only to make more profit, and authorities do nothing about it, then what should the common people do? When you start protesting, in some countries, you are forced to stop doing that, people are abducted, hit, killed, and this creates a fear among other people who might have thought of raising their voice, but will not do it anymore because they don't want to face such problems, so they keep bearing whatever is done to them.

[abhiseshakana]

It seems the situation is indeed a bit of a dilemma, my friend. On the one hand, the government has been doing its job as it should. But in this case, the role of citizens is just as important. A country’s economic problems are not solely the government’s responsibility; I believe it is a shared responsibility.

Yes, national economic issues are a shared responsibility, not just the government's. However, they are the leader, the ones who run the economic system and hold crucial tools and policies in their hand. Therefore, if they take credit when the economy grows, they should also bear a significant share of responsibility when the economy becomes unstable.

If a country has a high poverty rate due to a lack of jobs, or if people work hard but high inflation makes life difficult. Clearly, the government is responsible and cannot blame the people, in this case. Sadly, this is a reality that many countries around the world are facing.

I agree goverment responsible for people welfare because they are thw one has authority and has policy instrument but we often forget that not all economic policy are therapeutic, some only alleviate symptom, when root cause problem remasin exist then economic pressure will continue to recur. Government must make decision which truly improves the economic foundation not only postponed the problem, what we see now government always try to make things appear calm without fixing structure which determines economic truly healthy. There are bad government on other side there are also bad citizen, i take example from my country, my government decide not to remove fuel subsidies even oil price rise due to Iran-US war, with purpose to curb the pressure on living cost , in the sort term this help to restrain purchasing power. Beside that our government has agenda of work from home to save fuel consumption thereby reducing the burden on the state budget. But my country face other structural problem, many people reluctant use public transportation, they still choode practical, flexible and comfortable than participate in saving fuel consumption. Sometime government has produce good policies but its efficiency depend on public behavior.

[bubilas]

As a Nigerian am aware that annually the senate approves the national budget for the year. This budget drives development for infrastructure, Education, Health and Defence. The federal government also allocate funds to the state government monthly through the federation account allocation committee (FAAC).To cap it all there has been an appreciation in naira. But the price of commodities in the market are still high with traders holding onto the old prices,while in the transportation sector touts and security personnel are imposing taxes on the driver giving hike to transport fare and in the education sector,The University precisely which manipulate expenses like tuition and health services  which are free into the fees paid by students.There is also a case of landlords who increase their rent annually.
I know the Government administration has been corrupt for more than a decade now but we the citizens unconsciously support this corruption.

This is a typical situation for countries located in Eastern Europe as well as for the countries of the Near East. And there are many places where this happens.If the country is not looking to the future, I mean the government, then they are interested in short-term benefits, not a good prospect. They want to quickly collect bribes and send their children to study abroad. And also build yourself houses there. They do not believe in the future of the country where they hold political positions. And it's disgusting. And poor people for them are just dirt under their feet that does not deserve a good attitude and conversation on equal terms.

[imthegreat]

I don't understand why we all deserve such bad treatment from our governments, because I see the picture you described in the country where I live. For them, we are like a workforce that should only work and not be indignant. There are often quotes in public from politicians and businessmen who speak ill of ordinary citizens, disparagingly saying that they are not worthy of good treatment. But why do they forget that it is precisely on the working masses that all this logic of the state rests? We are the gears that make the existence of the state possible.

[summonerrk]

I don't understand why we all deserve such bad treatment from our governments, because I see the picture you described in the country where I live. For them, we are like a workforce that should only work and not be indignant. There are often quotes in public from politicians and businessmen who speak ill of ordinary citizens, disparagingly saying that they are not worthy of good treatment. But why do they forget that it is precisely on the working masses that all this logic of the state rests? We are the gears that make the existence of the state possible.

They don't care because they know that you won't express your pleasure in any way. In countries with a similar situation, the population can only complain to each other in the evening in the kitchens about how bad their lives are, but no one will go out into the streets and do something. But it doesn't matter, because the police and the internal forces of the country will immediately make sure that the dissatisfied masses of citizens become satisfied, let's say. Therefore, the best way is to get rich and go to good countries.

[Akbarkoe]

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Therefore, the best way is to get rich and go to good countries.

If you are rich then it will be fairly safe without moving out of your country you can still survive and live well even the local government and security forces will lick you. LOL

But I agree if you have the opportunity to work abroad to get a much better economy then do it as long as it is safe in the country, it will change your whole fate, not a few of my neighbors in the village went to work in Japan and the Arab region within a few years their economy improved and lived well, complaining is useless, corrupt governments will not provide solutions for many people only for their groups.

[kawetsriyanto]

I don't understand why we all deserve such bad treatment from our governments, because I see the picture you described in the country where I live. For them, we are like a workforce that should only work and not be indignant.

It is because the government has the power. So, they treat us however they want. Even if we criticize them, they will ignore it because they think we can't do anything to fore them. Only a united movement of all people in the country that can possibly force the government to treat us more wisely.

There are often quotes in public from politicians and businessmen who speak ill of ordinary citizens, disparagingly saying that they are not worthy of good treatment. But why do they forget that it is precisely on the working masses that all this logic of the state rests? We are the gears that make the existence of the state possible.

You're right. Citizen basically takes the biggest role. Citizen who choose the people who sit in the government positions. And the taxes from citizen which give the funds for the government. However, they think everything is caused by their achievement and their power.  This sometimes can lead those people to say disparaging statements.

Therefore, the best way is to get rich and go to good countries.

Do you mean moving to another country?
I don't think so. I prefer to stay in my country. Gathering with all families here is much better than being a rich man in another country but we are far from our families.

[AmoreJaz]

I don't understand why we all deserve such bad treatment from our governments, because I see the picture you described in the country where I live. For them, we are like a workforce that should only work and not be indignant. There are often quotes in public from politicians and businessmen who speak ill of ordinary citizens, disparagingly saying that they are not worthy of good treatment. But why do they forget that it is precisely on the working masses that all this logic of the state rests? We are the gears that make the existence of the state possible.

They don't care because they know that you won't express your pleasure in any way. In countries with a similar situation, the population can only complain to each other in the evening in the kitchens about how bad their lives are, but no one will go out into the streets and do something. But it doesn't matter, because the police and the internal forces of the country will immediately make sure that the dissatisfied masses of citizens become satisfied, let's say. Therefore, the best way is to get rich and go to good countries.

At the end of the day, it is yourself that will alleviate your economic situation. The government can only do so much but it is the person himself that will do something to change the narrative of his life. So I don't think that it is fair to blame the government for what you do in life. Because it is yourself that is creating and building your life and so your fate.
The government may do something for the economy in general but at the end of the day, the work will still be on you. That is, if you want to change your economic status and not solely relying from the government. But yes, the government is somehow responsible to what will happen to its people but the hard work is still on people.

[Hamza2424]

As a Nigerian am aware that annually the senate approves the national budget for the year. This budget drives development for infrastructure, Education, Health and Defence. The federal government also allocate funds to the state government monthly through the federation account allocation committee (FAAC).To cap it all there has been an appreciation in naira. But the price of commodities in the market are still high with traders holding onto the old prices,while in the transportation sector touts and security personnel are imposing taxes on the driver giving hike to transport fare and in the education sector,The University precisely which manipulate expenses like tuition and health services  which are free into the fees paid by students.There is also a case of landlords who increase their rent annually.
I know the Government administration has been corrupt for more than a decade now but we the citizens unconsciously support this corruption.

We don't support corruption, bro, we just fall asleep as a nation and don't fight for our rights. And if we do fight, they try everything to silence us down, that's why we fail to share the truth because they control the media, and media shares what they want. The situation is the same everywhere.

Only the levels of corruption are different. Some are doing it on a smaller scale, and some are doing it on a larger one, that's why we can't do anything. Everyone is doing it, they either do it for their high-level officers, or to fulfill their dreams, or to meet their expenses. And when they are caught, they are given easy punishment, so they do it again.

In corruption cases, China is the best example. If any political leader is caught abusing their power and taking corruption, their sentences are very strict, and they are made examples of.

[blockman]

At the end of the day, it is yourself that will alleviate your economic situation. The government can only do so much but it is the person himself that will do something to change the narrative of his life.

We've given up that hope as of now because of how rampant the corruption in my country. Everyone doesn't give themselves stress anymore by thinking of how corrupt the system is because they have no control with it and they can't change it. So, it's better to focus on our own alleviation and to make our personal economic situation better. But I'll disagree with what you've said that they can only do so much, they can do a lot and that's to ease almost everything with people's life. Giving the opportunities, responsible tax spending and giving the basic to premium services to make people feel the worth of the taxes they pay.

[Rengga Jati]

In our country, Indonesia, the state's responsibility for the poor and neglected children is enshrined in law.
As stated in Article 34 Paragraph 1:
The 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia

Therefore, the state should indeed be responsible for these matters.

On the other hand, there are also laws requiring the state to provide decent jobs for its citizens. However, are these laws being fulfilled and in accordance with the law?

The answer depends on each country, and how the government is able to carry out its duties and responsibilities responsibly. As we know, there are many corrupt officials, many of whom are indifferent to the welfare of their citizens, only focusing on increasing their personal wealth. Corruption is ubiquitous, but the penalties are very small and disproportionate.

[Fredomago]

I don't understand why we all deserve such bad treatment from our governments, because I see the picture you described in the country where I live. For them, we are like a workforce that should only work and not be indignant. There are often quotes in public from politicians and businessmen who speak ill of ordinary citizens, disparagingly saying that they are not worthy of good treatment. But why do they forget that it is precisely on the working masses that all this logic of the state rests? We are the gears that make the existence of the state possible.

They don't care because they know that you won't express your pleasure in any way. In countries with a similar situation, the population can only complain to each other in the evening in the kitchens about how bad their lives are, but no one will go out into the streets and do something. But it doesn't matter, because the police and the internal forces of the country will immediately make sure that the dissatisfied masses of citizens become satisfied, let's say. Therefore, the best way is to get rich and go to good countries.

At the end of the day, it is yourself that will alleviate your economic situation. The government can only do so much but it is the person himself that will do something to change the narrative of his life.

For sure, though there's an influence with how the government will aid on whatever help that they can do,  it's still on the person on how they will find their way to achieve success, but in terms of bad economy it's the government that should take care of it, using the taxes by implementing rules that will help people, it's going to be a domino effects if there's had working people plus a good governance that will work along each other.

[Reatim]

It seems the situation is indeed a bit of a dilemma, my friend. On the one hand, the government has been doing its job as it should. But in this case, the role of citizens is just as important. A country’s economic problems are not solely the government’s responsibility; I believe it is a shared responsibility.

Yes, national economic issues are a shared responsibility, not just the government's. However, they are the leader, the ones who run the economic system and hold crucial tools and policies in their hand. Therefore, if they take credit when the economy grows, they should also bear a significant share of responsibility when the economy becomes unstable.

If a country has a high poverty rate due to a lack of jobs, or if people work hard but high inflation makes life difficult. Clearly, the government is responsible and cannot blame the people, in this case. Sadly, this is a reality that many countries around the world are facing.

there is only so much the people can do. in my country, it’s very common for our citizens to seek life abroad in pursuit of a better quality of life. because no matter how much they work hard here in the country, it doesn’t matter. there’s a ceiling to the quality of life here.

[MAHICO]

The people are also responsible for this bad situation. Because of ideology, party sentiment and greed for political benefits, the people blindly support corrupt parties and put them in power. As a result, the entire country has to pay the price for the corruption of political parties. When the price of everything increases due to corruption, landlords are forced to increase the price. However, if they increase it irrationally for their own benefit, it is very unethical.

[Chilwell]

The people are also responsible for this bad situation. Because of ideology, party sentiment and greed for political benefits, the people blindly support corrupt parties and put them in power. As a result, the entire country has to pay the price for the corruption of political parties. When the price of everything increases due to corruption, landlords are forced to increase the price. However, if they increase it irrationally for their own benefit, it is very unethical.

In this case you are actually right because that is exactly what is happening now in my own environment, i wanted to generalize it but I maybe wrong because the one I know is only my own. Honestly i also kick against this but our leaders have starve to the extent that we cannot recognize between good and bad, when things are not done properly in the society everyone find a means to survive even though it is illegal.

I will still like to disagree with you by blaming people for the bad economy, does people have choice of disobeying the government, they don't have because they are not as powerful as the government, people in the society does not have any right to do anything they want except what the government tell them to do and that is why they are not the problem of bad economy. The government also is not doing the right thing that is why i put the entire blame on them, because they control the economy and they have power to reshape the economy the way they want.

[DYOR+BTC]

The people are also responsible for this bad situation. Because of ideology, party sentiment and greed for political benefits, the people blindly support corrupt parties and put them in power. As a result, the entire country has to pay the price for the corruption of political parties. When the price of everything increases due to corruption, landlords are forced to increase the price. However, if they increase it irrationally for their own benefit, it is very unethical.

Know doubt citizens contributes to the destruction of her country's economy but that can only take effect if they are operating under a corrupt government system. The overall activities of all citizens are controlled by that of the government,  which indirectly means if the system is completely  corrupt,  such unbelievable activities will not cease to happen but if the government is a transparent and excellent one such room will not be given to anyone. In summary,  every problem affecting all society has its origin from the government because a corrupt government most definitely create chances for such.

[Fiasem20]

The bad economy may be a result of bad governance.Individually,trader can be heartless,imagine plucking/picking fruits in your garden and inflating unusual price on them,and if you should ask them what could be the reason for the sudden increase in price they would respond that the price of dollars is high.Funnily enough,what doesn’t the price of dollars got to do with the fruits you got from your garden?honestly this isn’t actually funny because that’s what we’re facing in Nigeria.Most time we shouldn’t blame the government for everything,let’s get down to the bottom line of how traders are manipulating the economy all in the name of “dollars”.

No offense but I believe that if you were a merchant, you would do the same thing. In business, profit is always the top priority, and most people simply take advantage of opportunities when they can.

Actually,that’s a good question.If I was a merchant I would do same thing because I won’t keep the price of my goods low when every other merchants are selling theirs in higher prices except I am a manufacturer that sells at cheap rates to wholesalers.But I believe you got my instance quite right,because I gave an instance of those merchants that doesn’t go through much stress or buy at a high price from manufacturer and sell at a high price to get their profits,but still they keep inflating prices on what they didn’t struggle for.But anyways,it is what it is and the government hasn’t been able to adjust the manipulation of prices in the market.