Citi Breakfast Show<\/strong>, Mr. Asomaning maintained that the private sector risks collapsing if government continues its reduction in expenditure while taxing businesses.<\/p>\n\u201cAusterity has never helped any country, what austerity does is that it takes away money from the economy. The economy is individuals and businesses, and the economy is the private sector,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Mr. Asomaning argued that anytime government pursues austerity measures it cuts down on spending while increasing taxes, an economic move that has proven to be counterproductive.<\/p>\n
He explained that the private sector always looks up to government\u2019s spending since it is a major contributor to aggregate demand.<\/p>\n
\u201cGovernment is the sole issuer and the monopoly issuer of money. All money comes from government. It is through government spending that the private sector receives money and leverage on it,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
He pointed out that the current austerity measures embarked upon by the government due to its aim of meeting the IMF conditions will rather make Ghanaians poorer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you cut spending, you are restricting the flow of money from the economy. When you tax also you are taking money from the economy. In other words, you are sucking money from the economy,\u201d he said cautioning that, \u201cyou will impoverish the people rather,\u201d.<\/p>\n
Making the private sector a pivot<\/strong><\/p>\nAnalyzing the three main sectors that are key in stimulating economic growth, Mr. Asomaning stated that the government sector, the private sector and foreign sector require good management to attain stability.<\/p>\n
He stated that focusing on the private sector will not only expand the sector but have a multiplier effect that will lead to job creation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government is supposed to build and support the private sector. If we are able to build the private sector very well, we will be able to get more jobs, create employment and improve the lives of our people\u201d<\/p>\n
Touching on the foreign sector, Mr. Asomaning argued that government always complains about external conditions \u00a0affecting Ghana\u2019s \u00a0revenue due to the weak foundations of the private sector.<\/p>\n
He was of the view that the economy can withstand \u00a0any shock if government builds the private sector.<\/p>\n
He stated that the due to unfavorable conditions Ghana is always in current account deficit.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf our import is more than export, we will always be in deficit. That is what we call trade deficit or current account deficit. It is just like exporting dollars and importing goods and services into our country\u201d.<\/p>\n
–<\/p>\n
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