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Progressives Party

The Brazilian Progressives political party, known in Brazil as the Progressistas (PP), is a political entity that has undergone significant evolution in its ideological stance and political alignment over the years. Originally established with a conservative…  Read more

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Progressives policies on economic issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Brazilian [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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the Economy  ›  Equal Pay

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

P>P  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Brazil raise taxes on the rich?

P>P  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

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

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

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the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

P>P  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?

P>P  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

P>P  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

P>P  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Brazil transition to a four-day workweek?

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, and lower the cap to 20%

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

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

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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

the Economy  ›  Public Sector Borrowing

Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

P>P  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

P>P  ChatGPTNo

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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

P>P  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?

P>P  ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

P>P  ChatGPTNo