This is a forum post. Can be up to one full page single space and 3 references which is provided below. Week 3 Forum Post Think tanks are in the business of analyzing policies, both proposed and implemented. They present us with data, but how do we know who to trust? This week we will begin to explore policy issues through the lens of think tanks. We will look at FEMA and the agency's current movement toward efficiency, effectiveness and stability as the case study. Now take a look at two reports on FEMA: One is from the Cato Institute https://www.cato.org/publications/policy-analysis/federal-emergency-management-agency-floods-failures-federalism and the other is from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) - be sure to look at the full report rather than the synopsis on the opening page). https://www.gao.gov/assets/670/668578.pdf I want you to review each of these and then locate a report/post from a another think tank/research group (preferably a liberal think tank for balance). https://www.brookings.edu/opinions/keep-fema-where-it-is/1. Now, critically analyze the information shared from the think tanks. 2. What specific roles do these think tanks have, which policy actors seem to be driving this specific tank, what were the differences and similarities in the recommendations made for FEMA, could you distinguish any bias and what was it, and did you see any problems with the rationale or reasoning utilized? 3. Be sure to provide the name of the think tank you reviewed and a link to their discussion on FEMA. Brookings Institution.

Explain the purpose of the GSA schedules and the importance of using GSA schedules in the process of pursuing government contracts. What factors are necessary to get on the GSA schedule?

1.Which of the following expenditures will most likely decrease during retirement?Home maintenance.Health care costs.Vacation and travel costs.Retirement savings.2. Colin is 40 years old and wants to retire in 27 years. His family has a history of living well into their 90s. Therefore, he estimates that he will live to age 95. He currently has a salary of $150,000 and expects that he will need about 75% of that amount annually if he were retired. He can earn 8 percent from his portfolio and expects inflation to continue at 3 percent. Some years ago, he worked for the government and expects to receive an annuity that will pay him $20,000 in today’s dollars per year beginning at age 67. The annuity includes a cost of living adjustment, which is equal to inflation. Colin currently has $200,000 invested for his retirement. His Social Security benefit in today’s dollars is $30,000 per year at normal age retirement of age 67. How much does he need to accumulate at age 67 exclusive of his pension and Social Security benefits?$2.1 million.$2.2 million.$2.8 million.$2.9 million.3. Jasmine is 53-years old and earns $115,000 a year. She saves 12% of her annual gross income for retirement. Jasmine will pay off her mortgage by the time she retires. Her monthly payment is $1,950.21. Calculate Jasmine's wage replacement ratio using the top-down approach (round to the nearest %) and using pre-tax dollars. Assume that she wants to maintain her lifestyle.60%.