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'''Fiscal conservatism''' is a strain of [[Conservative|conservatism]] concerned with economic rather than social issues. Specifically it is characterized by the belief that government must "live within its means". | '''Fiscal conservatism''' is a strain of [[Conservative|conservatism]] concerned with economic rather than social issues. Specifically it is characterized by the belief that government must "live within its means". | ||
| − | Above all, fiscal conservatives are "[[Liberal|economic liberals]]" who oppose excessive [[government]] expenditures, deficits, and government debt | + | Above all, fiscal conservatives are "[[Liberal|economic liberals]]" who oppose excessive [[government]] expenditures, deficits, and government debt. Because of this, fiscal conservatives are the staunchest supporters of balanced budgets. This belief in balanced budgets tends to be coupled with a belief that [[taxation]] should be low in order to stimulate industrial development. |
[[Category:Politics]] | [[Category:Politics]] | ||
[[Category:Economics]] | [[Category:Economics]] | ||
Revision as of 14:13, June 18, 2007
Fiscal conservatism is a strain of conservatism concerned with economic rather than social issues. Specifically it is characterized by the belief that government must "live within its means".
Above all, fiscal conservatives are "economic liberals" who oppose excessive government expenditures, deficits, and government debt. Because of this, fiscal conservatives are the staunchest supporters of balanced budgets. This belief in balanced budgets tends to be coupled with a belief that taxation should be low in order to stimulate industrial development.