Basic Arguments

1. Counter-productive


2. Direct positive impact or benefit or proving end result




• Necessity or urgency (justify policy)




3. Comparative analysis


4. Cost-benefit approach




• Appeal to profit


• Increase government revenue




5. Efficiency and effectivity


6. Lack of alternatives


7. Moral fibre of the society




• Introducing higher value




8. Win-win situation


9. Short-run sacrifices vs. long-run gains


10. How rewards/punishment mechanisms work (incentive vs. disincentive)


11. Raison d’être (purpose of being)