November 27, 2013

We’re Not Broke — We’ve Been Robbed | Common Dreams

We’re Not Broke — We’ve Been Robbed | Common Dreams
"One of the biggest common misunderstandings is that governments are like households, which need to tighten their spending when times are tough. Actually, governments and households work in opposite ways.
Governments can and should spend more when times are tough. Government spending makes up for lack of spending by families and businesses, and it helps get the economy moving by getting people back to work, putting money in their pockets, and contracting with businesses."