This video makes mention of controversial political issues. However, Sprout does not subscribe to nor encourage any certain political belief, ideology, or stance. This video is solely meant to provide educational insight.

Watch Sprout members interview Dr. Amlan Mitra about government regulations, taxation, and public finance. He answered the following questions:

  1. What is public finance?

  2. How and when does the government get involved with the economy?

  3. What limitations has the government placed on firms within the American economy?

  4. What sorts of welfare programs are tax dollars used for, and what are American tax dollars used for just in general?

  5. In terms of public finance, what do you think young voters should know in order to cast an informed vote in this upcoming election?