1. 4.05 Program Evaluation Template Replace the information in this template with your own information. Include pictures and other visuals

2. Program Name Your name Your teacher’s name

3. What is the history of the program?

4. Who benefits from this program and how?

5. Costs of the Program What is the yearly cost to the American taxpayer? What is the historical cost data?

6. What percent of the total federal budget is spent on this program relative to other programs?

7. What is the impact of this program on… price stability How does this program help to keep prices in the overall economy stable? economic growth How does this program help the overall economy to grow? full employment How does this program create jobs?

8. What is the potential impact beyond the direct payment recipient? For example, a small business grant could lead to lowering the unemployment rate in a particular area by allowing a business to open and hire new employees.

9. What are the professional opinions in support of and against the program? For this programAgainst this program

10. Plea to Congress – Should we keep funding this program or should we cut it? Why or why not?

11. Citations