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.
46% Yes |
54% No |
40% Yes |
43% No |
5% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
3% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
0% Yes, and increase taxes |
2% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
0% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
2% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
2% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
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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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Unique answers from Israel users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9KGV6YV3mos3MO
Only in areas where public spending can be proven to have been wasteful. Otherwise, I'm a classic progressive populist: Tax the rich who aren't paying their fair share of taxes due to "globalised, legalised tax evasion."
@9HDPVGP6mos6MO
No, increase taxes on: the wealthy, large multi-national companies, government officials and end tax evasion.
@9G7844S8mos8MO
Not usually, the government should manage its cuts and spendings efficiently to get efficient services with sufficient salaries for its workers.
@9D6242310mos10MO
Yes, mainly reduce spending on unnecessary welfare and government funded pension plans for veterans.
@973M8K92yrs2Y
Cut supporting charedim who don't work
@96YBHKY2yrs2Y
No, stop funding the luxuries of the Haredi.
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