Seventh, the listless state of the economy makes it hard for politicians of both parties to do the hard things that are needed to reduce the deficit.

第七条论据是，经济的萧条使得两党的政客们都很难迈出艰难的一步，采取必要的措施降低赤字。

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How come the economy is so listless?

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In the short run, the ruling is likely to weaken the government, already feeble, and perhaps also the economy, even more listless (see article).

ECONOMIST: Turkey