Structured essay questions

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Structured essay questions

• The main reason why the British government began
  to move away from the welfare state was because
  it was too costly.Do you agree?

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How do I begin?

• Begin with your stand
• I agree/disagree that the high cost was the main
  reason for the British governments decision to
  move away from the welfare state.
• Or.

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Agree,disagree or think that other factors
equally important

• The high cost was an important reason why the
  British government moved away from the welfare
  state but it was not the main reason. There are
  reasons that were equally important

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Describe the given factor the high costs

• Spending on health costs alone went up from 7
  billion in 1979 to 14.7 billion in 1983
• Many people took advantage of the free services,
  doctors recommended treatment freely
• Government expenses increased every year. Used up
  too much of government budget

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Other factors lazy,unmotivated people

• People becoming too dependent on government . Not
  motivated to work hard or care about making
  profits for the industries they worked for.
• Even the well-to-do did not want to pay for
  medical services themselves or buy health
  insurance for themselves

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Low efficiency

• Government owned companies did not make money
  because people did not work hard. Dependent on
  government to keep company from going bankrupt
  and to provide them with jobs
• Long waiting lists at hospitals. People who could
  afford private wards given treatment first.
  Doctors and nurses overworked

7
Businesses driven away

• Government had to tax businesses more to fund
  free services.
• Businessmen moved away to avoid paying high taxes
• Loss of investments

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Your conclusion?

• Is that one most important reason or all the four
  factors are important reasons for the British
  government moving away from the welfare state.
• You must take a stand.