Eco-Capitalism‎ beliefs on Economic Issues

the Economy › Equal Pay

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

EC>EC ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

the Economy › Government Spending

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

EC>EC ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

EC>EC ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy › Tariffs

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

EC>EC ChatGPTNo, 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?

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

EC>EC ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

EC>EC ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Brazil transition to a four-day workweek?

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › State Ownership

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

EC>EC 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?

EC>EC ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

EC>EC ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

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?

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

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

EC>EC ChatGPTNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

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

EC>EC ChatGPTYes, but the threshold should be much higher

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

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