Mauricio Macri’s Policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Government Spending

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

Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Mauricio Macri voterbaseHurt

the Economy › Taxes

Should Argentina raise taxes on the rich?

Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Mauricio Macri voterbaseDecrease, to provide economic growth

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes, but in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, they should be reduced

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

Mauricio Macri voterbaseRemove taxes on corporations and tax shareholder dividends instead

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes

the Economy › NAFTA

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

Mauricio Macri voterbaseYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Economy › Welfare

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

Mauricio Macri voterbaseMore, and deny benefits to immigrants

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Argentinian farmers?

Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

Mauricio Macri voterbaseNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

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