Liberal Democracy beliefs on Economic Issues

the Economy › Equal Pay

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

LD>LD ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should New Zealand raise taxes on the rich?

LD>LD ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should New Zealand transition to a four-day workweek?

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should New Zealand raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

LD>LD 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?

LD>LD ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

LD>LD ChatGPTHelp

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

LD>LD ChatGPTNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

the Economy › Tariffs

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

LD>LD ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should New Zealand’s citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

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

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