Talk:Public sector

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Public employment?

[edit] Public employment?

Many governments are tempted to swell the public sector and, by so doing, reduce unemployment - especially when an election is imminent. The cost of this social work is met from taxes. Of course it is wasteful spending, but there are few safeguards to stop it and ensure the taxpayer gets value for money.

On the other hand, the private sector - which is vital to the economy - can find it difficult to get assistance from taxes.

Once the public sector is swollen though, it is difficult for any government to reverse the process. The result is therefore constant growth. Politicians often talk about reforming (cutting) the public sector - smoke and mirrors?

[edit] Military spending

Is there a source that could be cited to indicate in this article whether military spending is considered "public sector" spending? (sdsds - talk) 18:51, 30 August 2007 (UTC)