November 22, 2011 1:11PM 

# Debate on Government Stimulus 

By [Tad DeHaven](https://www.cato.org/people/tad-dehaven) 

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I am debating the need for more government spending to goose the economy and create jobs over at *Pol​i​cyMic​.com*. I argue that we’ve had enough government “stimulation” (see [here](http://www.policymic.com/group/showCompetition/id/2474/op/no)). My opponent argues that the federal government hasn’t spent enough money (see [here](http://www.policymic.com/group/showCompetition/id/2474/op/yes)). Readers will decide the “winner” and can add their own two cents.

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