European People’s Party’s Policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

ChatGPTNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Finland raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should Finland abolish the inheritance tax?

ChatGPTNo, but increase the tax-free allowance

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy › Taxes

Should Finland raise taxes on the rich?

ChatGPTNo, keep the current tax structure

the Economy › Bonus Cap

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

ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

the Economy › Government Spending

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

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Finland transition to a four-day workweek?

ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

ChatGPTYes, but with more transparency

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

ChatGPTNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

the Economy › State Ownership

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

ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

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