Good point there. While I also think that lower debt is very desirable, the US example here seems to show that there is a positive effect to be had from spendin

Good point there. While I also think that lower debt is very desirable, the US example here seems to show that there is a positive effect to be had from spending as opposed to a strict austerity policy. It's probably a matter of degree and specific circumstances and goals how much spending exactly is most appropriate.