Popular narratives of U.S. history usually place great emphasis on the role of the federal government in addressing social, racial, and economic injustice. Local governments are frequently cast as obstacles in the civil rights movement; a couple noteworthy examples include the Memphis sanitation strike and the Montgomery bus boycott. Regardless, many scholars, activists, and policymakers hold a nuanced view of the promise and perils of federalism in promoting social, racial, and economic equality. a. Economists generally agree local governments are best suited to supply certain public services and public goods. What makes a particular public service or good most suitable for local provision? Be sure to also discuss why economic efficiency and equity in taxation may be enhanced by providing a public good locally rather than by a national government b. The provision of certain public goods by local governments also creates significant economic, racial, and social inequities. Explain why this occurs. c. How can the federal government address the issues raised in your response to part b above through public finance? Are there any practical limitations on the federal government's ability to address these issues through these interventions? d. How can state and local governments address the issues raised in part b through public finance? What are the limitations of these interventions? Popular narratives of U.S. history usually place great emphasis on the role of the federal government in addressing social, racial, and economic injustice. Local governments are frequently cast as obstacles in the civil rights movement; a couple noteworthy examples include the Memphis sanitation strike and the Montgomery bus boycott. Regardless, many scholars, activists, and policymakers hold a nuanced view of the promise and perils of federalism in promoting social, racial, and economic equality. a. Economists generally agree local governments are best suited to supply certain public services and public goods. What makes a particular public service or good most suitable for local provision? Be sure to also discuss why economic efficiency and equity in taxation may be enhanced by providing a public good locally rather than by a national government b. The provision of certain public goods by local governments also creates significant economic, racial, and social inequities. Explain why this occurs. c. How can the federal government address the issues raised in your response to part b above through public finance? Are there any practical limitations on the federal government's ability to address these issues through these interventions? d. How can state and local governments address the issues raised in part b through public finance? What are the limitations of these interventions