They say Japan's long recession in the 1990's showed such handouts to be ineffective in stimulating demand.

他们说，日本1990年代的长期衰退已经证明，这种发放现金的作法对刺激需求不起作用。

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They are only interested in stimulating demand, which they believe will get the economy moving.

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Having addressed the supply side, it is now turning to stimulating demand for its resources.

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Lower prices are stimulating demand, and overall the number of solar jobs in this country is increasing.

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