Is cutting public debt an absolute priority?
Public debt is a serious problem that must be reduced, even if it hurts.
- Strongly agree
- Somewhat agree
- Somewhat disagree
- Strongly disagree
What's at stake: The disagreement is less about the level of debt than about what it pays for, and how fast to cut it without breaking the economy.
The left's argument
Debt can fund the future. Austerity that is too harsh breaks economic growth.
The centre's argument
Reduce debt step by step, while protecting the investments that matter for the future.
The right's argument
High debt is costly in interest and leaves the bill to future generations.
And you, where do you stand?
Answer 30 situations like this one and find out where you stand, topic by topic.