Some economists have theorized that increases in the deficit have little or no expansionary effect because families reduce their spending by an equivalent amount in order to protect the economic security of their offspring.

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This theory is known as Ricardian equivalence, which suggests that when a government increases deficit spending, individuals anticipate future taxes to pay off the debt and thus save more, offsetting the stimulus effect.

Some Economists Have Theorized That Increases in the Deficit Have