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.
70% Yes |
30% No |
70% Yes |
11% No |
0% Yes, and increase taxes |
7% No, reduce military spending instead |
0% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
5% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
0% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
4% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
2% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
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2% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
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0% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
See how support for each position on “Government Spending” has changed over time for 56 Thailand voters.
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See how importance of “Government Spending” has changed over time for 56 Thailand voters.
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