Ralph Nader’s Policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and businesses should be required to publish their salary ranges for each position

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?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, the lack of paid sick leave is unfair to working men and women

the Economy › Taxes

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

Public statementsYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseRaise

the Economy › Government Spending

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and make it a living wage

the Economy › Welfare

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseFewer

the Economy › Free Tax Filing

Should the IRS create a free electronic tax filing system?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Ralph Nader voterbaseHelp

the Economy › Capital Gains Tax

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and collectivize all industry

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?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and the government should do more to protect workers’ rights

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?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and the government should break up existing mega corporations

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Economy › Estate Tax

Should the current estate tax rate be decreased?

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, and increase it at a progressive rate

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, but drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy › NAFTA

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo

the Economy › China Tariffs

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo

the Economy › Gas Tax

Should the Federal Government suspend the gasoline tax?

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, 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?

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy › Federal Reserve

Should the Federal Reserve Bank be audited by Congress?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, we deserve to know who the bank gives money to

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize farmers?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy › Property Taxes

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo

the Economy › Tariffs

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, 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?

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, privately managed accounts will jeopardize the financial security of senior citizens

the Economy › State Ownership

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy › Gig Workers

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes

the Economy › Online Sales Tax

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

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?

Ralph Nader voterbaseYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

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

Ralph Nader voterbaseNo

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