Question

government as consumer or producer
select the activities into the correct column to show whether the government is playing the role of consumer or producer.
activities consumer producer
the government invests in the ethanol industry.
the government builds new highways.
the government buys materials to build a bridge.
congressmen shop for planes to transport them to washington, d.c.
the government opens a new college.
the government uses electricity to run its offices.

Explanation:

When the government invests, builds, or opens something (ethanol industry, highways, college), it is acting as a producer. When it buys materials, shops for planes, or uses electricity, it is acting as a consumer.

Answer:

Activities	Consumer	Producer
The government builds new highways.		O
The government buys materials to build a bridge.	O
Congressmen shop for planes to transport them to Washington, D.C.	O
The government opens a new college.		O
The government uses electricity to run its offices.	O