Humanistic 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?

HC>HC ChatGPTYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

the Economy › Taxes

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

HC>HC ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

HC>HC ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

the Economy › Government Spending

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

HC>HC ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

HC>HC 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?

HC>HC ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy › Tariffs

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

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

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

HC>HC ChatGPTHelp

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

HC>HC 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?

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

HC>HC ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Brazil transition to a four-day workweek?

HC>HC 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?

HC>HC 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?

HC>HC 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?

HC>HC ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

HC>HC 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?

HC>HC 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?

HC>HC 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?

HC>HC ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

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