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 91.3k Arkansas voters.
69% Yes |
31% No |
61% Yes |
19% No |
6% Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional |
6% No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead |
1% Yes, and increase taxes |
3% No, reduce military spending instead |
1% Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials |
2% No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy |
1% No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead |
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0% No, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
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0% No, reduce the number of government officials instead |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 91.3k Arkansas voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 91.3k Arkansas voters.
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Unique answers from Arkansas voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@92JWXW73yrs3Y
No, reduce the amount of government officials instead. We should also focus on ending tax evasion too. Cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy.
@8FTVLYP4yrs4Y
Essentially yes. But other things need to be done. Increase taxes on top income bracket, eliminate deductions and loopholes on taxes for large corporations, reduce military spending and police budgets.
@8D7X8VB4yrs4Y
Yes, replace many gov programs such as welfare with UNIVERSAL INCOME. too much waste in government spending and programs.
@8JCJLWV4yrs4Y
Changes are needed but this is a very complicated question
@8W6XWGK3yrs3Y
Yes, but only where there is unnecessary spending in public funds.
@9FMVJYV1yr1Y
Yes and No, the government should reduce some spending but not just one section of spending
@92C5M7S3yrs3Y
No, reduce the amount of government officials instead. We should also focus on ending tax evasion too. Also cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy.
@8FQX2T94yrs4Y
Increase taxes on the wealthiest, limit corporate tax loopholes, and reform spending to go where it will most lift Americans - when lifted we will earn more and in turn pay more taxes that can be used to improve infrastructure, support those in need, etc
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