Economics issues September 2019 (3) Financial burdens Primary financial burdens are: 1. Tax 2. Interest 3. Rent On the income side, inability to secure well-paid employment, successful self-employment or a successful business. Any steps that alleviate these things would be a good thing. E.g. - tax revenue instead of profit of businesses - facilitiate greater competition in the banking sector in Australia Also excessive prices due to effects such as steps in place that prevent free competition in service providers