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Jimmy Carter’s policy on economic stimulus

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

  Jimmy Carter voterbaseYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Jimmy Carter’s answer is based on the following data:

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Jimmy Carter voters

Answer: Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 220 voters that voted for Jimmy Carter in the 1976 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “After weeks of talks with President-elect Barack Obama's top aides, House Democrats on Thursday released an expansive economic r...” ‐cnn.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Carter was a strong proponent of infrastructure spending. He signed the Surface Transportation Assistance Act in 1978, which increased federal spending on highways and mass transit. 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 agree

Yes

Jimmy Carter, as a Democrat, generally supported government intervention in the economy. However, his administration was marked by economic challenges, including inflation and recession, and his responses were not always successful. 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 agree

Yes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

Carter's administration did attempt to intervene in the economy to combat recession and inflation, although these efforts were not always successful. 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 agree

Yes, but in the form of assisting sectors most heavily hit by the recession

Carter's administration did attempt to target assistance to sectors of the economy that were particularly hard-hit by economic challenges, such as the auto industry. 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 in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

Carter did support some tax cuts for low-income individuals, but his administration was more focused on spending programs and regulatory reforms. He would likely support tax breaks for low-income citizens as part of a broader economic stimulus package. 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 in the form of tax breaks for all citizens

While Carter did support some tax cuts, his administration was more focused on spending programs and regulatory reforms. He would likely support tax breaks as part of a broader economic stimulus package, but not as the primary form of stimulus. 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, recession is a natural cycle that purges excess

While Carter did face economic challenges during his presidency, he did not advocate for a laissez-faire approach to recessions. He would likely disagree with the idea that recessions should be left to run their course without government intervention. 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

Carter's policies generally favored government intervention in the economy, so he would likely disagree with the idea of not using economic stimulus during a recession. 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 drastically reduce spending during recessions

Carter's administration generally favored government spending as a way to stimulate the economy, so he would likely disagree with the idea of drastically reducing spending during recessions. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and collectivize all industry

Carter was not a socialist and did not advocate for the collectivization of industry. He would strongly disagree with this statement. 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.

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Party’s support base

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,141 voters that identify as Democratic.

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