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Higher levels of government should provide adequate resources when mandating functions to lower levels of government.

Services should be implemented and operated by the level of government that can most appropriately and efficiently deliver them.

When economic conditions permit, states should accumulate budget reserves adequate to maintain services during recessions.

Deficit-reduction efforts should avoid cuts in programs that serve low- and moderate-income populations.

Passing responsibilities down to lower levels of government should be undertaken primarily to place services closer to the people being served and to maximize administrative

Policymakers should expand opportunities for people to volunteer in their communities. This includes older adults and people with disabilities.

Policymakers should protect consumers against unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices.

Policymakers and the private sector should ensure that products, services, and emerging technologies are created using universal design principles.

Policymakers and the private sector should ensure that the benefits of the sharing economy extend to older adults and traditionally underserved market populations.

Policymakers and the private sector should ensure affordable access to essential products and services during declared emergencies.