Of course, fiscal sustainability is vital to prevent a disruptive debt refinancing and inspire confidence among investors and consumers. But there is no denying that it is much easier to support fiscal austerity when one is wealthy enough not to rely on public services or be at serious risk of becoming mired in long-term unemployment.
当然，财政稳定是防止破坏性债务重组、激发投资者和消费者信心的关键。但不可否认，当你足够富裕因此不必依赖公共政策或者面临长期失业的巨大风险时，支持财政紧缩会容易得多。（富人还掌握着媒体、公共话语权和跨国资本流。）