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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 Increase in economic activity and investment Positive, boosts overall economic growth Limited or short-term impact Minimal long-term benefit 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Borrowing Costs Decrease in costs for businesses and consumers Positive, encourages spending and investment Decrease in costs for businesses and consumers Negative, may encourage excessive borrowing 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Inflation Potential increase in inflation Acceptable if within target range Significant increase in inflation Negative, erodes purchasing power 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Asset Prices Increase in asset prices (e.g., stocks, real estate) Positive, boosts wealth and encourages investment Potential asset bubbles and market instability Negative, may lead to future market crashes 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Exchange Rate Potential depreciation of domestic currency Positive, boosts export competitiveness Potential depreciation of domestic currency Negative, increases import costs and inflation 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Savings and Investment Decrease in returns on savings, increase in investment Positive, encourages productive investment Decrease in returns on savings Negative, discourages saving and prudent behavior 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Financial Stability Potential increase in risk-taking and leverage Acceptable if monitored and regulated Increased risk of financial instability Negative, may lead to future crises 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Income Inequality Potential increase due to asset price effects Not a significant concern; focus on overall growth Potential increase due to uneven distribution of benefits Major concern; exacerbates existing inequalities 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
Inflation Decrease in inflation rate Positive, helps control rising prices Potential decrease, but limited impact Negative, may slow economic growth 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Consumer Spending Decrease in spending Positive, helps curb excessive consumer demand Significant decrease in spending Negative, could lead to economic slowdown 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Borrowing Costs Increase in costs for loans and mortgages Acceptable trade-off for controlling inflation Significant increase in costs for loans and mortgages Negative, could hinder investment and economic growth 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Housing Market Cooling effect on housing prices Positive, helps address housing affordability issues Potential decrease in housing demand and prices Negative, could impact construction and related industries 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Investment Potential decrease in investment Acceptable short-term consequence for long-term economic stability Significant decrease in investment Negative, could hinder economic growth and job creation 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Savings and Lending Increase in incentives for saving and lending Positive, promotes financial stability Limited impact on savings and lending Negative, may not significantly influence financial behavior 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Exchange Rates Potential appreciation of domestic currency Positive, could improve trade balance Potential appreciation of domestic currency Negative, could hurt export competitiveness 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Debt Repayment Increase in debt servicing costs Acceptable trade-off for long-term financial stability Significant increase in debt servicing costs Negative, could strain government and household budgets 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact