INTRODUCTION The aim of this assignment is to analyse the fiscal implications of providing free higher education in South Africa‚ considering the current economic environment of slow economic growth‚ high public debt‚ and an increasing budget deficit. An analysis of the conceptualisation of higher education as a public good shall be provided as well as a brief discussion on the possible effect of providing free high education on the government expenditure‚ government revenue (tax) and government
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Writing Essays 1. Sample essay: Every week millions of people buy lottery tickets‚ hoping their small investment will make them rich. They often believe that if they won a million dollars‚ their troubles would be over. If they actually got the money‚ would their dreams come true? Whether people live "happily ever after" when they win the lottery probably depends on what their dreams are. Money can buy some things but not others. Cash buys houses‚ cars‚ and college educations; it
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A country’s first duty to its citizens is to protect them. Therefore‚ it is logical that defence should take up a significant proportion of the national budget. In what extent do you agree or disagree. Being in safe‚ developed and prosperous country is the wish of any citizen all over the world. Therefore‚ a balance among defence‚ economics and education is essential. I‚ thus‚ do not totally agree with the point that government should spend a considerable proportion of budget for defence. Growing
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C3T2 When a country develops its technology‚ the traditional skills and ways of life die out. It is pointless to try and keep them alive. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Overall‚ I disagree with the opinion expressed. I would like to begin by pointing out that “traditional skills and ways of life” are not automatically of one country‚ but of a culture or community. In many ways‚ the history of cultivation is the history of technology: from the discovery of fire
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Theodore Roosevelt The twenty-sixth president of the United States‚ Theodore Roosevelt‚ was one of the most popular men to ever hold the office. A prolific writer‚ a lover of the outdoors‚ and a military hero‚ Roosevelt brought his considerable energies to bear on reforming the economy‚ increasing the role of the federal government in national life‚ and increasing U.S. military power. Roosevelt first entered politics in 1881 at the age of twenty-three‚ when he was elected to the New York State
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Being involved in the arts makes people feel better. To what extent do you agree or disagree: A lot of people are now discussing about being involved in the arts. Some people thinks the arts can make people happy‚ and it can reduce pressure. However‚ some people think it will be a waste of time. It is really hard to decide which opinion is more powerful. In my opinion ‚it depends on people and what kind of form of art. A lot of people consider art as a way to expand their horizons. They think the
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IELTS Essay Topics 1 - Government Be sure to check out our other sample IELTS essay topics‚ too: • Government (14 topics) • Modern Society (21 topics) • Technology (8 topics) • Employment (3 topics) • Environment (4 topics) • Education (17 topics) • Parents / Children (2 topics) • Gender Issues (2 topics) GOVERNMENT Should wealthy nations be required to share their wealth among poorer nations by providing such things as food and education? Or is it the responsibility of the governments
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Preparing for the IELTS test with Holmesglen Institute of TAFE The reading component The IELTS reading test takes one hour. In this time you are required to read three texts of between 500 and 900 words each. The texts and questions increase in difficulty. There will be around 40 questions to answer and record on the answer sheet within the 60 minutes. Most students come out of the reading test feeling that there wasn’t enough time to complete the exam paper. For this reason it is very important
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Children today are too dependent on computers and electronic entertainment. It would be better for them to be outside playing sports and taking part in more traditional pastimes than spending all day indoors.Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Together with computerization of our society there is a rising of public awareness about kids‚ who spend too much time in front of personal computer or playing video games. What it best for children to devote their free time to outdoor activities
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Essay 001 You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: In many countries‚ schools have severe problems with student behaviour. What do you think are the causes of this? What solutions can you suggest? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words. Answer (This essay is written in a detailed manner. Students can be asked to summarise it in 250 words. Common
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