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Government spending is often in investment to improve the quality of life of the citizens so that they are re-elected

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Budget can be saved for future situations

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Government spending can be used for capital, which will most likely improve the economy in the long run

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Government spending can be used for capital, which will most likely improve the economy in the long run

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Exploitation of resources and negative externalities

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Exploitation of resources and negative externalities

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Firms can sometimes misallocate resources, which can decrease the efficiency of production in the economy.

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Less overall AD as the 'G' component of the equation is decreased.

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AD decrease = decrease in price level, low-income earners can purchase goods and services = equality between rich and poor.

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AD decrease = decrease in price level, low-income earners can purchase goods and services = equality between rich and poor.

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Government spending can help boost the economy.

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The chance for a government spending multiplier

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The chance for a government spending multiplier

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Government spending on healthcare, infrastructure, transportation etc. will be reduced, decreasing quality of life

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If governments feel they can spend less, they won't feel the need perhaps to tax as much (income tax for example), which can increase disposable income and consumption

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Government spending, through various policies, may aim to reduce unemployment for citizens. This can lead to greater GDP growth and increased GDP per capita

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A shortage of employment programs to increase the workforce

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A shortage of employment programs to increase the workforce

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If the government is spending less, they can reduce taxes, allowing businesses to grow faster and allowing for AD to increase even if G is removed.

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Infrastructure and other merit goods shortage

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Infrastructure and other merit goods shortage

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Private firms will not invest in such goods, which are necessary for the economy.

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less unemployment benefit could incentivize people to seek jobs

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Lower government spending means that there will be less investment in public infrastructure, goods, and services. As a result, private firms are left to provide these services and therefore can charge higher prices, lead to monopolies, or prevent access to certain goods and services. This is because firms are profit-seeking while governments may simply be supporting the living standards of the population.

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markets forces can work more freely

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Trade deficit and surplus remains if the government can not intervene and provide subsidies.

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Trade deficit and surplus remains if the government can not intervene and provide subsidies.

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Income inequality may increase because governments won't spend as much on things such as unemployment (although that has benefits as well).

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If the government spends less, they can repay debts and improve their credit score.

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may cause trouble for people who rely on unemployment benefits — they would need to cut down on their spendings. This could lower AD in the long run

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firms relying on subsidies may suffer

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Private firms have less competition and are able to make profit

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reduce budget deficit

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Assuming taxes are still in place, money supply decreases

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Assuming taxes are still in place, money supply decreases

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A decrease in money supply would lower APL, which can lower the inflation rate, as per Quantity Theory of Money, ceteris paribus.

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Helps redistribute income and promote social welfare