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.
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Response rates from 3.2k Uppsala voters.
46% Yes |
54% No |
44% Yes |
43% No |
1% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
5% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
1% Yes, and increase taxes |
2% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
0% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
2% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
1% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
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1% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
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1% No, reduce military spending instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 3.2k Uppsala voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 3.2k Uppsala voters.
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Unique answers from Uppsala voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9FGWF671yr1Y
No, the global economy runs on debt. However, I wish for the benefits and salaries of government officials to stand as a buffer against the average crisis, whilst cuts to public spending may be deemed necessary in a serious crisis. Ending tax evasion and loopholes should always be of the highest priority.
@952R2DS2yrs2Y
Seek a more balanced system of taxation that brings more money down from the wealthiest of individuals as well and the large and international corporations.
@94HH78J2yrs2Y
Yes, reduce the unnecessary spending only and be more transparent with money spending.
@93DM7GH3yrs3Y
By better allocate and make good usage of the money
@8XCLCM93yrs3Y
They should make cuts to the politician's salaries.
@8RGT5MY4yrs4Y
No, I am satisfied with the current amount
@99GC4LX2yrs2Y
@8XZRSNK3yrs3Y
Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of high ranking government officials
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