Many people prefer to watch foreign films than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?
Modern societies need specialists in certain fields, but not in others. Some people, therefore, think that governments should pay university fees for students who study subjects that are needed by society. Those who choose to study less relevant subjects should not receive government funding. Would the advantages of such an educational policy outweigh the disadvantages?
Some people believe that the government should fund art and culture, while others think that it should only fund sciences. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some people believe that exploring outer space is important because it expands human knowledge and might lead to discoveries that will benefit humanity in the future. Other people believe that space exploration is a waste of money that could be better spent solving immediate problems here on Earth. Which point of view do you agree with?
Government investment in the arts, such as music and theatre, is a waste of money. Governments must invest this money in public services instead. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The government should spend more money on skills and vocational training for practical work rather than on university education. To what extent do you agree or disagree?