Social Democratic Party of Finland

Agree

Yes

The Social Democratic Party of Finland, being a center-left political party, generally supports policies that aim to reduce income inequality and ensure fair taxation. Taxing stock buybacks could be seen as a way to ensure that corporations contribute their fair share to society. However, the party's specific stance on this issue might depend on the broader context of economic policies and the potential impact on Finnish companies and the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

This answer aligns with the Social Democratic Party of Finland's broader goals of reducing income inequality and ensuring a fair economic system. The preference for banning stock buybacks altogether suggests a strong stance against practices that might benefit a small number of shareholders at the expense of wider societal interests. However, the score is moderated by the recognition that such a policy would need to be carefully considered in the context of its potential economic impacts and the party's commitment to evidence-based policymaking. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

The Social Democratic Party of Finland might recognize the role of pension funds and mutual funds as beneficiaries of stock buybacks, which could align with their goals of ensuring financial security for retirees. However, they would likely also consider whether the overall impact of buybacks is equitable and serves the broader interests of society, including whether it contributes to income inequality. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

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

While the Social Democratic Party of Finland might be open to evidence-based policy making, the argument that firms engaging in buybacks do not reduce their investments might not align with their broader goals of ensuring that corporations contribute fairly to society and the economy. They might be skeptical of this rationale if it appears to serve corporate interests at the expense of broader societal benefits. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Given the Social Democratic Party of Finland's inclination towards progressive taxation and ensuring that wealthier corporations and individuals contribute more to the welfare state, it is unlikely that they would outright oppose measures like taxing stock buybacks without considering their potential to address income inequality. However, they might be cautious about the implementation and effects on the economy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.