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VAT cut to 8%!!!
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and if the Govt take more in tax they can spend more in the economy etc. e.g. employ more nurses who would then spend their money in the economybankhater_1965 wrote: »if people have more disposable income , they will buy more goods...
So what's the difference? Does it matter who spends the money?0 -
and if the Govt take more in tax they can spend more in the economy etc. e.g. employ more nurses who would then spend their money in the economy
So what's the difference? Does it matter who spends the money?
you are correct , but it depends on who is in goverment at that time , the answer to your question is that if labour was in power thats what would happen more nurses , police etc unfortunatly the torys are doin either thats why we are in the mess with 0%
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There is a 'FeelGood' Factor to giving the Public money to spend ..... this you cannot get from the Government spending the money!Bringing Happiness where there is Gloom!0
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There is a 'FeelGood' Factor to giving the Public money to spend ..... this you cannot get from the Government spending the money!
of course you can , for example investing in our own makings like the euro fighter , theres alot of british made things that the goverment could invest in , buy creating british jobs which puts our own money back into the uk ,,but has prefered to buy foriegn on many occasions0 -
What utter rubbish!!Bringing Happiness where there is Gloom!0
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Your statement that spending by the Government gives a bigger feelgood factor to the public, than that public buying a new car for themselves!!
Which, as well you know, is complete tosh .....Bringing Happiness where there is Gloom!0 -
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i carnt see any options on my profile etc on how to start my own thread , can i pick your brains ??0
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Go to the Forum you want to post in and click a button called something like "New Topic"Bringing Happiness where there is Gloom!0
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