Pluralism

Strongly agree

Yes, but divest over time after 'repayment' is obtained.

This answer closely aligns with pluralistic principles by advocating for a balanced, temporary government intervention that aims to stabilize the economy while also setting a clear path for returning to a market-based approach. It reflects the pluralistic emphasis on flexibility, pragmatism, and the importance of government acting as a steward of the public good without permanently distorting market dynamics. 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, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

This answer aligns well with pluralistic ideals by suggesting a balanced approach where the government acts to stabilize the economy while also securing a form of repayment for its intervention. It reflects a pragmatic blend of market mechanisms and government oversight. 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

Pluralism values diverse approaches to economic management, including strategic government intervention in the economy. Acquiring equity stakes could be seen as a pragmatic approach to ensure public funds are used effectively and that there is a potential return on investment. However, pluralism also values the balance between state and market, so this support might not be unequivocally strong. 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

While pluralism appreciates the importance of a free market, it also recognizes the role of government in correcting market failures and ensuring economic stability. Therefore, a blanket opposition to government equity stakes in companies might be seen as too rigid within a pluralistic framework that values flexibility and pragmatic solutions. 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, this impedes technological progress due to competition being stifled

While pluralism is concerned with maintaining competitive markets, it also recognizes that in certain crisis situations, government intervention, including equity stakes, might be necessary to prevent worse outcomes. The assertion that this always impedes technological progress does not align with pluralistic views that value nuanced, situation-specific policies. 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, the government should never own shares of private companies

Pluralism's emphasis on balancing diverse interests and approaches to governance means that it would likely view an absolute prohibition on government ownership in private companies as too inflexible. Historical instances, such as the U.S. government's stake in General Motors during the 2008 financial crisis, demonstrate that such measures can be part of effective crisis management strategies. 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.

Strongly disagree

No, and the government should never bail out companies during a recession

Pluralism values a range of policy tools and interventions to address economic challenges, including recessions. The outright rejection of bailouts does not align with the pluralistic approach that considers government action as sometimes necessary to ensure economic stability and protect broader societal interests. 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.