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.
58% Yes |
42% No |
56% Yes |
30% No |
2% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
4% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
0% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
2% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
0% Yes, and increase taxes |
2% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
2% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
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1% No, reduce military spending instead |
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1% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
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Unique answers from Netherlands users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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A combination of reducing military spending, ending tax evasion, increasing taxes on the wealthy + taxes on the church.
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No, increase taxes on multinational corpos, the wealthy and government officials instead
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Increase funds towards culture and education instead.
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Yes, by focusing on efficiency and automation.
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No, increase taxes on multinational corporations and churches should pay taxes.
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