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.
31% Yes |
69% No |
22% Yes |
41% No |
6% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
6% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
3% Yes, and increase taxes |
6% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
0% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
6% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
5% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
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5% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
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0% No, reduce military spending instead |
See how support for each position on “Government Spending” has changed over time for 64 Malaysia voters.
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See how importance of “Government Spending” has changed over time for 64 Malaysia voters.
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