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Impact Area Impact Expected by Supporters View by Supporters on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Impact Expected by Opponents View by Opponents on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Nature of Disagreement
Economic Growth Boost in short-term economic activity Positive, helps stimulate demand and employment Limited or short-term impact Negative, inefficient use of resources 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Job Creation Increase in employment opportunities Positive, reduces unemployment and boosts incomes Minimal or unsustainable job creation Negative, distorts labor market signals 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Public Services Improved quality and accessibility Positive, enhances societal well-being Inefficient allocation of resources Negative, encourages waste and inefficiency 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Government Debt Increase in short-term borrowing Acceptable trade-off for economic benefits Significant increase in public debt Negative, burdens future generations 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Inflation Potential rise in consumer prices Manageable if kept within target range Significant inflationary pressures Negative, erodes purchasing power 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Income Inequality Potential reduction through public programs Positive, promotes greater equality Minimal impact on underlying inequalities Negative, inefficient redistribution of wealth 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Private Investment Crowding-out effect on private sector Acceptable trade-off for public investment Significant reduction in private investment Negative, hinders long-term economic growth 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Tax Burden Potential increase in taxes to fund spending Acceptable if balanced with economic benefits Significant increase in tax burden Negative, reduces disposable incomes 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability


Impact Area Impact Expected by Supporters View by Supporters on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Impact Expected by Opponents View by Opponents on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Nature of Disagreement
Budget Deficit Decrease in deficit Positive, promotes fiscal responsibility Decrease in deficit May hinder economic growth and public services 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Public Services Reduction in services Acceptable trade-off for fiscal discipline Significant reduction in services Negative, harms essential services and infrastructure 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Economic Growth Short-term slowdown Necessary for long-term fiscal health Prolonged slowdown or recession Negative impact on job creation and consumer spending 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Government Debt Decrease in debt burden Positive, improves fiscal sustainability Decrease in debt burden May hinder economic recovery and investment 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Private Sector Investment Potential increase Positive, encourages private sector growth Potential decrease Negative, reduces consumer demand and confidence 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Income Inequality Potential increase Not a significant concern; focus on fiscal discipline Likely increase Negative, disproportionately impacts lower-income groups 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Government Efficiency Potential increase Positive, promotes streamlining and cost-cutting Potential decrease Negative, may hinder effective delivery of services 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Long-term Fiscal Health Improvement Positive, promotes sustainable fiscal policies Deterioration Negative, may hinder economic growth and tax revenue 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact