Classical Liberalism

Agree

No, tax carbon emissions instead

Taxing carbon emissions aligns with the classical liberal principle of addressing negative externalities through the market. By putting a price on carbon, it creates an economic incentive for companies and individuals to reduce emissions, encouraging innovation and efficiency in carbon reduction technologies without direct government intervention in the form of subsidies. 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

No

This aligns more closely with classical liberalism's preference for limited government intervention in the economy. Classical liberals would likely argue that the market, driven by consumer demand and innovation, is the best mechanism for developing efficient and effective carbon capture technologies without the need for government subsidies, which could distort market incentives and lead to inefficiencies. 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.

Neutral

No, the government should invest in planting more trees to capture carbon instead

While classical liberalism supports environmental conservation, the idea of the government investing directly in planting trees as a carbon capture strategy might be seen as an unnecessary expansion of government responsibilities. Classical liberals might prefer solutions that involve private property rights and market mechanisms to achieve environmental goals, rather than direct government action. 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, provide subsidies to renewable energy companies instead

While classical liberalism supports the development of renewable energy through market mechanisms, the idea of providing subsidies to renewable energy companies might be seen as government interference in the market. Classical liberals might argue that the market should determine the success of renewable energy companies without government subsidies, which could distort market competition and innovation. 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

Yes

Classical liberalism traditionally emphasizes a limited role for government in economic affairs, advocating for free markets and minimal state intervention. Subsidizing companies, even for developing carbon capture technologies, could be seen as contrary to these principles by distorting market signals and favoring certain industries or companies over others. However, given the global challenge of climate change, some classical liberals might support targeted interventions that address specific market failures, such as the negative externalities associated with carbon emissions. 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

Yes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

This approach involves significant government intervention in the economy through subsidies and increased spending, which is generally opposed by classical liberalism. Classical liberals would likely argue that such measures distort market signals, favor certain industries or technologies over others, and expand the role of government beyond its ideal limits, even though the intention is to address climate change. 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.