Leaders across Europe, as well in the U.S. government and the International Monetary Fund, are calling for Germany to boost public spending to help reverse the slowdown. But in Berlin, policy makers are sticking to the view that the eurozone crisis and sluggish growth result from a lack of sufficient economic overhauls in struggling countries, especially France and Italy. France has asked Germany to invest an additional €50 billion ($63.8 billion) over three years as a way of countering budget cuts in France.
80% Yes |
20% No |
64% Yes |
17% No |
5% Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
3% No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess |
4% Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
1% No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
4% Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
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2% Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
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1% Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens |
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0% Yes, and collectivize all industry |
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