The Case for Austerity by Gary North

The Case for Austerity by Gary North: USTRIANISM'S MANTRA

The Austrian economists also have a mantra: "Reduced taxation increases liberty." Liberty is necessary for economic growth.

If a contemporary government cannot reduce taxes without going bankrupt, then it must cut spending if it chooses not to go bankrupt.

Europe's national governments are all going bankrupt. Japan's is, too. So is America's. The solution is to cut taxes and cut spending even more.

"Not more government spending. Less government spending!"

"Not larger government deficits. Reduced government deficits!"

"Not higher taxes. Lower taxes!"

"Not more fiat money. Reduced fiat money!"

In short: "Let my people go!"

With this in mind, let us examine an article that argues that austerity is the great threat to Europe's prosperity.