Why do so many people think that cutting social safety nets is a cheat code?
With the exception of certain pension benefits there isn't much money flowing into these programs to begin with.
With the exception of certain pension benefits there isn't much money flowing into these programs to begin with.
There are loads of people not participating in the economy because they do t have money, just give them money to spend.
The multiplier effect means it pays for itself.
Doesn't apply to the super rich where the money is just hoarded.
The people who don't (currently) need them see them as a waste.