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. In response to the 2008 financial crisis Congress passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Act included increased spending on energy, infrastructure, education, health and unemployment benefits. The Act will cost an estimated $787 billion through 2019.
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Response rates from 712 Congressional District 5 voters.
79% Yes |
21% No |
68% Yes |
17% No |
4% Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
2% No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess |
2% Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
2% No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
2% Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
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1% Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens |
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1% Yes, and collectivize all industry |
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1% Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 712 Congressional District 5 voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 712 Congressional District 5 voters.
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Unique answers from Congressional District 5 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@98ZWDY52yrs2Y
No, set a universal basic income instead
@98D6Q8P2yrs2Y
No, set a universal basic income program instead
@9L4Z23B 8mos8MO
Yes, but be mindful of overstimulating the economy, increasing inflation rates, and increasing deficits on programs that do not increase GDP
@9RKSSHQ5mos5MO
Yes, but only in very dire circumstances, and to those who need it most. Doing too much of this can lead to inflation later.
@9LD5YZN8mos8MO
Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for Middle and working class citizens, and increased spending on infrastructure.
@9FDDZ5B1yr1Y
Yes but only in the form of monthly stimulus checks.
@9PBT9SW6mos6MO
Yes, public spending like increasing funding for infrastructure and providing benefits that supports the consumers will improve the economy
@9SGS2K24mos4MO
Yes, by helping out individuals and small businesses to increase spending but not on large businesses that have caused themselves to fail
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