Alberto Fernández’s Policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Government Spending

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Alberto Fernández voterbaseNo

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Alberto Fernández voterbaseYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Argentina raise taxes on the rich?

Alberto Fernández voterbaseYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Alberto Fernández voterbaseHelp

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should Argentinian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Alberto Fernández voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Party’s support baseMaintain the current rate

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Alberto Fernández voterbaseYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Alberto Fernández voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy › NAFTA

Should Argentina continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

Alberto Fernández voterbaseNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

Alberto Fernández voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Alberto Fernández voterbaseYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy › Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Party’s support baseFewer

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Party’s support baseNo

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Argentinian farmers?

Alberto Fernández voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

Alberto Fernández