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Nordic Model policies on economic issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average American 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?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

the Economy  ›  Inflation

Has the government done enough to lower inflation?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Paid Sick Leave

Should businesses be required to provide paid leave for full-time employees during the birth of a child or sick family member?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes


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the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should the U.S. raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

NM>NM  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?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

the Economy  ›  Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

NM>NM  ChatGPTHelp

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy  ›  Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Capital Gains Tax

Should the government increase the tax rate on profits earned from the sale of stocks, bonds, and real estate?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes, and all income should be taxed at the same rate

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

the Economy  ›  Overtime Pay

Should the government require businesses to pay salaried employees, making up to $46k/year, time-and-a-half for overtime hours?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Social Security

Should Social Security benefits be tax-free?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy  ›  Corporate Mega Mergers

Should the government prevent “mega mergers” of corporations that could potentially control a large percentage of market share within its industry?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes, if the merged corporation would have more than 25% of the market share

the Economy  ›  Unrealized Gains Tax

Should the government tax unrealized gains?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  CEO Pay Cap

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

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should the United States transition to a four-day workweek?

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

the Economy  ›  Tax-Free Tips

Should the government eliminate taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo, and increase it at a progressive rate

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the President offer tax breaks to individual companies to keep jobs in the U.S.?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  NAFTA

Should the U.S. continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes, NAFTA helps lower the prices of consumer products

the Economy  ›  China Tariffs

Should the U.S. increase tariffs on imported products from China?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo, and it should be increased to fund more investment into renewable energy

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should U.S. citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

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

the Economy  ›  Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy  ›  Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

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

the Economy  ›  Presidential influence on interest rates

Should the President have a role in determining interest rates?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo, in order to stabilize our financial system, it must remain independent of Congressional oversight

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

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

the Economy  ›  Property Taxes

Would you favor an increased sales tax in order to reduce property taxes?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes, property taxes rates do not reflect the owners ability to pay

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy  ›  Pension Reform

Should pension plans for federal, state, and local government workers be transitioned into privately managed accounts?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes, but divest over time after 'repayment' is obtained.

the Economy  ›  Federal In-Office Mandate

Should federal employees be required to work in the office instead of remotely?

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Gig Workers

Should gig workers such as Uber drivers be classified as employees?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes

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?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

the Economy  ›  Online Sales Tax

Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

NM>NM  ChatGPTYes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

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

the Economy  ›  Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

NM>NM  ChatGPTNo, there are too many hidden provisions in this specific agreement

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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