What did Göran Persson’s government cut to alleviate budget deficit?
Defense spending
Public wages
Welfare
Public transport
Answer
To alleviate the budget deficit, Göran Persson's government implemented a series of measures focused on reducing welfare expenditures. While this decision involved cutting back on certain welfare programs, it was considered necessary to address the immediate financial challenges faced by the country at that time.
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