13. Discussion What is the “right” balance between private and public sectors? What regulations, if any, should it adopt to protect workers, consumers, and the environment? OSHA fines, Environmental Protection Agency regulations What services should the government provide? welfare, universal healthcare, education Should there be public pension programs? social security vs. 401k and the privatization of social security Should government encourage particular sectors with incentives? farm subsidies, tariffs imposed to protect steel industry