The US also faces political constraints to fiscal consolidation: Americans are deluding themselves that they can enjoy European-style social spending while maintaining low tax rates, as under President Ronald Reagan. At least European voters are willing to pay higher taxes for their public services.
要出台财政巩固政策，美国还面临一些政治障碍：美国人自欺欺人地以为，他们一方面可以享受欧洲式的社会福利，另一方面还能享受像里根执政时期那样的低税率。至少，欧洲选民愿意为了公共服务缴纳更多的税款。