Consumerism ‎ beliefs on Economic Issues

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

C>C ChatGPTNo, most minimum wage jobs are meant to develop experience, not support a family

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Venezuela raise taxes on the rich?

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

C>C ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

C>C ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

C>C ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Venezuelan farmers?

C>C ChatGPTYes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilize prices

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

C>C ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

C>C ChatGPTHurt

the Economy › Tariffs

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

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

the Economy › State Ownership

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

C>C ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

C>C ChatGPTYes, but only for cryptocurrencies that hold stable value without price fluctuation

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Venezuela transition to a four-day workweek?