why do we so desperately need to be in surplus, page-53

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    So if Australia's GDP was doubled, from say $750b to $1,500b, would the current debt be construed as good debt?

    If the GDP doubling was enabled by the expenditure then the debt would be a good thing.

    If the debt was blown on having a good time, the GDP can't double because the required capital would be scarce and expensive.

    Even governments can't spend the same dollar twice.
 
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