Taxes might rise somewhat in the high-income ranges, with the proceeds going to fund entitlements and redistribution. The desire to avoid substantial tax increases (and to sustain consumption levels) will almost surely be reflected in a continuing shortfall of public-sector investment, in turn undermining long-term growth.&#160;
有人认为这需要费一番功夫。福利项目可能会被削减，但不可能减到足以抵消巨大的代际负担转移的程度。高收入范围的税收可能会有一定程度的增加，从而为福利和再分配提供资金。避免大幅增税（和维持消费水平）的愿望几乎肯定将反映在公共部门持续短缺中，而这反过来会阻碍长期增长。