A. We have constructed it from unfortunate habits of thought about how to handle spiralling public debt. B. With much of the global economy apparently trapped in a long and painful austerity-induced slump, it is time to admit that the trap is entirely of our own making. C. People developed these habits on the basis of the experiences of their families and friends: when in debt trouble, one must cut spending and pass through a period of austerity until the burden (debt relative to income) is reduced. D. It seems like common sense - even moral virtue – to respond this way. E. That means no meals out for a while, no new cars and no new clothes.

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1.	A. We have constructed it from unfortunate habits of thought about how to handle spiralling public debt. B. With much of the global economy apparently trapped in a long and painful austerity-induced slump, it is time to admit that the trap is entirely of our own making. C. People developed these habits on the basis of the experiences of their families and friends: when in debt trouble, one must cut spending and pass through a period of austerity until the burden (debt relative to income) is reduced. D. It seems like common sense - even moral virtue – to respond this way. E. That means no meals out for a while, no new cars and no new clothes.
Answer» A. We have constructed it from unfortunate habits of thought about how to handle spiralling public debt. B. With much of the global economy apparently trapped in a long and painful austerity-induced slump, it is time to admit that the trap is entirely of our own making. C. People developed these habits on the basis of the experiences of their families and friends: when in debt trouble, one must cut spending and pass through a period of austerity until the burden (debt relative to income) is reduced. D. It seems like common sense - even moral virtue – to respond this way. E. That means no meals out for a while, no new cars and no new clothes.