Question

Is there ever a sound economic reason for governments to spend more than they collect in taxes and borrow the difference

Answer 1

bruh i just want to take a minute to let yall know this guy really restated the question the answer is "yes,if the need is great and then spending will result in increased earnings and a greater ability on the part of the country's people to pay taxes in the future" your welcome lol

Answer 2

Yes there is a sound economic reason for governments to spend more than they collect in taxes and borrow the difference. This need can happen when the government feels that a certain amount of investment will bring greater returns in the future and the people will also be benefited in the long run. The government can then get more tax from the people.