National Conservatism beliefs on Economic Issues

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

NC>NC 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?

NC>NC ChatGPTNo, this will only cause prices to increase in a never ending cycle

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?

NC>NC ChatGPTNo, private businesses should decide the amount of competitive incentives they offer to employees instead of a government mandate

the Economy › Taxes

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

NC>NC 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?

NC>NC ChatGPTLower, 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?

NC>NC ChatGPTYes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

the Economy › Corporate Mega Mergers

Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?

NC>NC ChatGPTNo, and the government should not interfere with the free market

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

NC>NC ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

the Economy › Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

NC>NC ChatGPTNo, but I would prefer to eliminate income taxes and abolish the IRS

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy › Capital Gains Tax

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

NC>NC ChatGPTNo, increasing the capital gains tax will limit investment in our economy

the Economy › Overtime Pay

Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?

NC>NC ChatGPTNo, and the government is currently over-regulating private businesses

the Economy › Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

NC>NC ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?

NC>NC ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

NC>NC ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

NC>NC ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy › China Tariffs

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

NC>NC ChatGPTYes, China should be punished for artificially manipulating their currency

the Economy › NAFTA

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

NC>NC ChatGPTNo, trade between the member countries has become too imbalanced

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

NC>NC ChatGPTYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

NC>NC 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?

NC>NC ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

the Economy › Property Taxes

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

NC>NC ChatGPTYes, but dramatically reduce government spending instead of raising taxes

the Economy › Pension Reform

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

NC>NC ChatGPTYes, but only for future workers

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

NC>NC ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

NC>NC ChatGPTNo, this will incentivize companies to move jobs out of the country

the Economy › Online Sales Tax

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

NC>NC ChatGPTYes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores

the Economy › Gig Workers

Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?

NC>NC ChatGPTNo, and the government should never intervene in a contract between a private company and worker

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?

NC>NC ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

NC>NC ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

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