In People’s Pie, players learn that managing a national budget is a balancing act. Players must create and balance a budget, keep their citizens happy, and make crucial decisions on taxes, how much money to borrow, and how much to spend. While playing the game, players will learn how to analyze federal tax and spending policies, and how they affect the national budget and the national debt. They will also be able to explain how taxes support the economy as a function of the government, describe the various types of services provided through federal taxes, and more.