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In many countries, too much money is spent by governments and individuals on national days such as new year and religious festivals.
To what extent you agree or disagree?
There is a view that the amount of revenue allocated for celebrating festivals, including those of a religious nature, is overly larger than it is supposed to be. While some may argue that taxpayers’ money is wasted in the process, I disagree with this view due to two obvious reasons why governments and people should not hesitate to spend heftily when it comes to celebrations.
Firstly, despite the amount, the expenditure on celebrating international and religious festivals is justified as it can be construed as an investment into economic growth. In other words, when governments spend a large amount of money facilitating a festive atmosphere in their country, people usually purchase a wide range of services, which is basically a tax return for the state budget. These nationwide celebrations also render a country attractive to potential foreign investors whose influx of foreign currency further strengthens economic development.
Secondly, without extravagant spending, it is difficult to attain social welfare. That is, only through a series of general and religious celebrations can people in societies grow more tolerant towards one another. For instance, in Uzbekistan, some of taxpayers’ money is directed to celebrating the religious holidays of the minority, which ensures that these people’s voices are heard and their faith is respected. Otherwise, a certain kind of tension could arise in the society due to misunderstandings among people of differing beliefs.
However, there are some who argue that the expenses are not reasonable. The typical argument is that too much of taxpayers’ contribution is spent on unnecessary decorations and large events such as concerts. In their eyes, it is an unreasonable waste of their economic share that could be spent more wisely elsewhere. At an individual level, meanwhile, they argue that, attempting to match the celebratory craze, many incur debts or loans that essentially do not bring them any benefit in the long run.
Despite this, I would like to conclude that for the economic prosperity of a country and the welfare of the people living in it, any amount of money spent with festivals, including religious ones, in mind is understandable. The fact that it may appear to be squandering of taxpayers’ money or that some may make unwise financial decisions should not prevent this from happening.
Word count: 376
Approximate band score: 7.5 – 8.0
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In many countries, too much money is spent by governments and individuals on national days such as new year and religious festivals.
To what extent you agree or disagree?
There is a view that the amount of revenue allocated for celebrating festivals, including those of a religious nature, is overly larger than it is supposed to be. While some may argue that taxpayers’ money is wasted in the process, I disagree with this view due to two obvious reasons why governments and people should not hesitate to spend heftily when it comes to celebrations.
Firstly, despite the amount, the expenditure on celebrating international and religious festivals is justified as it can be construed as an investment into economic growth. In other words, when governments spend a large amount of money facilitating a festive atmosphere in their country, people usually purchase a wide range of services, which is basically a tax return for the state budget. These nationwide celebrations also render a country attractive to potential foreign investors whose influx of foreign currency further strengthens economic development.
Secondly, without extravagant spending, it is difficult to attain social welfare. That is, only through a series of general and religious celebrations can people in societies grow more tolerant towards one another. For instance, in Uzbekistan, some of taxpayers’ money is directed to celebrating the religious holidays of the minority, which ensures that these people’s voices are heard and their faith is respected. Otherwise, a certain kind of tension could arise in the society due to misunderstandings among people of differing beliefs.
However, there are some who argue that the expenses are not reasonable. The typical argument is that too much of taxpayers’ contribution is spent on unnecessary decorations and large events such as concerts. In their eyes, it is an unreasonable waste of their economic share that could be spent more wisely elsewhere. At an individual level, meanwhile, they argue that, attempting to match the celebratory craze, many incur debts or loans that essentially do not bring them any benefit in the long run.
Despite this, I would like to conclude that for the economic prosperity of a country and the welfare of the people living in it, any amount of money spent with festivals, including religious ones, in mind is understandable. The fact that it may appear to be squandering of taxpayers’ money or that some may make unwise financial decisions should not prevent this from happening.
Word count: 376
Approximate band score: 7.5 – 8.0
©️@BFIELTS