But more than likely the money would be spent on other things.

The money must only be spent on things that can pay for themselves.

Then people can spend their money on things they want.

Six out of 10 spend less than £50 a year on such things.

But I'm spending one more whole day on this thing.

Pressure is high in Washington to spend money only on things that work.

And many spend relatively little time on things they value.

"I can spend that money a lot better on other things."

To get them, people are willing to spend less on other things.

They're spending a lot of money on things like lights.