Those proclaiming the virtues of wind and solar should be compelled to reveal actual output data from these sources, the required back-up, and data on the actualreduction of carbon dioxide and other emissions when alternative sources are used.
Moreover, besides having adverse effects on jobs and incomes, a slower recovery would lead to less actual deficit reduction in the short run for any given set of fiscal actions.
According to Economico, the actual plan stipulates wage and pension freezes for public sector employees through 2013 with a reduction in the civil servant headcount of 1% in 2012.