Burnham's government is criticized for its approach to addressing economic concerns. Rather than tackling the issue of the cost of living, the government is imposing austerity measures. Additionally, it is pursuing war, which is seen as a further burden.

The government's actions are viewed as exacerbating the problems faced by the population, rather than providing relief. Further details on this situation can be found on the World Socialist Web Site.

Information on the specific policies and their impact is available from the same source, providing more insight into the government's decisions and their consequences.