I wonder if anyone has looked at what kind of economic activity is generated by the investment by government? As an example, Kansas recently cut their arts funding completely, $575,000. But the arts generate $153.5 million in economic activity in the state, and $15 million in revenue for the state through tax receipts. Not only that, but there are ancillary benefits; art as part of an education curriculum produces higher test scores. A rich learning environment has many benefits over the basics.
But those are debates that never seem to be had.
I should add a caveat, I first learned of the situation in Kansas from a piece on tax payer funded CBC radio.
But those are debates that never seem to be had.
I should add a caveat, I first learned of the situation in Kansas from a piece on tax payer funded CBC radio.