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The U.S. Economy Is Getting Better Thanks To The Stimulus. Really?

Nicolas Lecaussin — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 11:43:00 +0000

It seems logical: economic growth resumed in the United States, and since the United States used an economic stimulus thanks to budget deficits, it could be believed that public spending lead to recovery. Indeed, but… it is in the sectors that did not benefited from the Federal money that new companies and new jobs were created. And in States that have reduced their public spending (as in some European countries).

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Positive Opinion of the Administration: France vs Germany

Nicolas Lecaussin — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:35:00 +0000

According to a Eurobarometer / TNS Opinion, only 50% of the French people have a good opinion of their government whereas 46% have a bad opinion (4% are undecided). In Germany, the government gathers 73% favorable opinion and 23% unfavorable opinions (4% were undecided). Yet, in 2013 public spending in Germany reach 45.4% of GDP against 57.2% in France. A huge difference - 12 points - which does not contribute to the improvement of our public sector. That is a good reason to reduce spending.

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Greece fears bankruptcy

IREF — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:36:11 +0000

The Fitch rating agency on Tuesday downgraded Greece's long-term debt ratings as well as those on four of the country's largest banks, describing prospects for Greek public finances as negative. Greece is now exposed to the risk of losing the small amount of credibility it still has in front of its creditors. The concerns are growing about its ability to pay its huge public debt, estimated to 110% of GDP and budget deficit above 12.7% of GDP. A look at the evolution of the external debt of Greece is illustrating the concern of credit rating agencies and international financial markets:

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