Is austerity working?

YES, says John FitzGerald

Is austerity working?
Wed, 07 Aug, 2013 - 01:00

THE word austerity has connotations of virtuous hermits leading simple abstemious lives away from the world.

However, when used to characterise fiscal adjustments undertaken by governments, there is nothing virtuous or desirable involved.

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