Progressives’ platform and policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Government Spending

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

ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy › Tariffs

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

ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › Taxes

Should Argentina raise taxes on the rich?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

ChatGPTHelp

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

ChatGPTYes, 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)?

ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

ChatGPTYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy › Welfare

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

ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Argentinian farmers?

ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy › State Ownership

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

ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Argentina transition to a four-day workweek?

ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

the Economy › Decentralized Finance

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

ChatGPTYes

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Progressives’ policies on economic issues

Topics

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

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

Should Argentina raise taxes on the rich?

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the government subsidize Argentinian farmers?

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

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

Should Argentina transition to a four-day workweek?

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

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