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.
73% Yes |
27% No |
60% Yes |
23% No |
5% Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
3% No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess |
3% 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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2% Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
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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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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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No, set a universal basic income instead
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No, set a universal basic income program instead
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No, set a universal basic income instead
@8DRZ2344yrs4Y
Yes but only if the government is responsible for the recession as in such circumstances like not allowing us to work because of a virus.
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Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for Middle and working class citizens, and increased spending on infrastructure.
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Yes, but the stimulus should be widely accessible by all citizens, such as in national infrastructure jobs programs like the WPA during the 1930s.
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