Mmastodon BusinessEconomy first seen 8 h ago, last 2 h ago, peak #5
Spain's left-wing government credited with strong economy
Original: If you face a "Right wing politicians are better at the economy" person: Spain, a country with a left-wing government, d
Commenters are pointing to Spain as a counterexample to the claim that right-wing governments manage the economy better. Under its left-wing government, Spain raised the minimum wage, increased pension funds and taxed bank profits, and public debt fell. Posts contrast this with countries like the United States, arguing progressive economic policies can deliver fiscal results.
Why now: Spain's strong economic performance under a left-wing government is being cited as a rebuttal to right-wing economic arguments.
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- If you face a "Right wing politicians are better at the economy" person: Spain, a country with a left-wing government, decided to increase pension funds, raise minimum wage and tax banks' profit etc. The result? It reduced its public debt. Meanwhile, countries like the USA or… · aSweetGentleman@mstdn.social · 10
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