The conservative economist responds that it is precisely because the government has become so free with taxpayers’ money that households, fearful of future taxes, are hunkering down and increasing savings. Moreover, the increasingly activist government has left businesses uneasy about future regulatory and tax measures, and thus reluctant to invest.
保守派经济学家回应正是因为政府对纳税人的钱财如此大手大脚，才导致害怕未来加税的美国家庭放低姿态，增加储蓄。 此外，越来越激进的政府也让企业对未来的监管和税收措施感到不安，因此不愿进行投资。