An economic stimulus is a monetary or fiscal policy enacted by governments with the intent of stabilizing their economies during a fiscal crisis. The policies include an increase in government spending on infrastructure, tax cuts and lowering interest rates. The French government has asked other EU countries to increase spending in result to the recent economic slowdown. France has asked Germany to invest an additional €50 billion ($63.8 billion) over three years as a way of countering budget cuts in France.
82% Yes |
18% No |
62% Yes |
15% No |
7% Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
2% No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess |
4% Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
1% No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
4% Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
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4% Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
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0% Yes, and collectivize all industry |
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0% Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens |
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