Proponents of deficit reduction argue that governments who do not control budget deficits and debt are at risk of losing their ability to borrow money at affordable rates. Opponents of deficit reduction argue that government spending would increase demand for goods and services and help avert a dangerous fall into deflation, a downward spiral in wages and prices that can cripple an economy for years.
42% Yes |
58% No |
40% Yes |
43% No |
2% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
7% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
1% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
3% No, reduce military spending instead |
0% Yes, and increase taxes |
2% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
2% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
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2% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
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0% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
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Unique answers from Germany users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, stop waisting money on refugees, foreign aid, and stupid green policies and start caring for your people
@99HM8S41yr1Y
No, and abolish the national debt cap
@8V6XYSB3yrs3Y
Yes, and cut welfare too
@8TKC2SF3yrs3Y
Depends. Some programs should be cut, others funded more.
@8LSW2WV4yrs4Y
Yes, and cut all welfare and healthcare
@8H7BN4X4yrs4Y
The government should increase its spending on assets and decrease its spending on liabilities in order to reduce the national debt.
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