>"[G]overnments spend a higher percentage of their income on innovation and investments for the future than individuals or corporations do" I would like to see

>"[G]overnments spend a higher percentage of their income on innovation and investments for the future than individuals or corporations do" I would like to see a citation for this, as it seems unlikely (due to the vast sums of money which governments spend on redistribution); but even if I assume arguendo that you are correct, the spending is not at issue, the results of the expenditure are what is important.