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Homework: Analysis of a Raw Budgetary Database
This part of the homework focuses on the analysis of a raw budgetary database. Answer the following questions based on the FY24 OMB Table of Outlays sheet
Hints: You should be able to get the required information using Pivot Tables. To calculate all real changes, use the Historical CPI information in the second tab. Please list the data as calculated but be careful when listing your units. NOTE: FY24 OMB Table of Outlays are in thousands of dollars
Present your answer in a succinct and organized way.
A. What is the total outlay for mandatory spending, discretionary spending, and net interest for 2020? What is the real change in 2020 dollars for mandatory spending, discretionary spending, and net interest since 2019? Since 2010?
B. What is the total outlay for the departments (only) of the U.S. Federal Government for 2010.2018, 2019, and 2020? Which department has the largest/smallest outlay (0 or higher) for 2020? For the department with the largest smallest outlays in 2020, what was the real change in 2020 dollars of these outlays since 2019? Since 2010? Qualitatively discuss funding trends (if any) for the departments with the largest and smallest outlays.
C. What was the total outlay for the Legislative Branch for 2020? What is the real change in 2020 dollars for the Legislative Branch since 2019? Since 2010
The Director of the OMB has prioritized three government functions for 2020: Health, Higher Education (sub-function) and Defense. In this sense, he has asked you the following questions.
A. What sub-functions does the Department of Health perform and what are the outlays to these for 2020? Which sub-function has the largest/smallest outlay (0 or higher) for 2020? For the sub-function with the largest/smallest outlays in 2020, what was the real change in 2020 dollars of these outlays since 2019? Since 2010?
B. What agencies are involved in the "Higher Education" sub-function? Which agency has the largest/smallest outlay (0 or higher) for 2020? For the agency with the largest/smallest outlays in 2020, what was the real change in 2020 dollars of these outlays since 2019? Since 2010?
C. What agencies are involved in the "Defense" function? Which agency has the largest/smallest outlay (0 or higher) for 2020? For the agency with the largest/smallest outlays in 2020, what was the real change in 2020 dollars of these outlays since 2019? Since 2010?