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 2016 Justin Trudeau proposed a stimulus package which he claims will raise GDP by 0.5 per cent and create 100,000 jobs.
87% Yes |
13% No |
69% Yes |
11% No |
6% Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens |
2% No, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess |
5% Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
0% No, and the government should drastically reduce spending during recessions |
4% Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession |
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2% Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery |
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0% Yes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens |
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0% Yes, and collectivize all industry |
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Unique answers from Canada users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8XMLGT43yrs3Y
Yes, but, if a deficit is incurred the debt should be paid back during times of strong economic growth
@8TXVXML3yrs3Y
No, the Government should just get out of the way of the private sector. In most cases.
@8TWKYN53yrs3Y
Yes in the form of tax breaks for citizens and drastically reduced spending on foreign aid.
@8TRZKDR3yrs3Y
Yes, but avoid asset inflation by using fiscal stimulus, not monetary stimulus.
@9GYSNHD9mos9MO
It depends on the different circumstances and what they call for. Not every economic recession or crisis can be solved the exact same way.
@9GNXXXT9mos9MO
Depends on the different circumstances and what they call for. Not every economic recession or crisis can be solved the exact same way.
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