Radical Centrism beliefs on Economic Issues

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

RC>RC ChatGPTNo, there are too many other variables such as education, experience, and tenure that determine a fair salary

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

RC>RC ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy › Paid Sick Leave

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only for companies with 100+ employees

the Economy › Taxes

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

RC>RC ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

RC>RC ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

RC>RC ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

RC>RC ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy › Welfare

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

RC>RC ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

RC>RC ChatGPTHelp, but ban their ability to make political donations

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy › Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

RC>RC ChatGPTYes, on stocks and bonds but not real estate

the Economy › Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

RC>RC ChatGPTNo, I am satisfied with the current rate

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?

RC>RC ChatGPTNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy › NAFTA

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

RC>RC ChatGPTYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

RC>RC ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

RC>RC ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy › Tariffs

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

RC>RC ChatGPTNo, this will hurt our manufacturing businesses that rely on importing cheap resources to make their products

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

RC>RC ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

RC>RC ChatGPTYes, it will bring economic growth to all countries involved

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