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More Direct Democracy’s policy on stock buybacks

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Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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Agree

No

Given their emphasis on direct democracy, the More Direct Democracy Party might see the taxation of stock buybacks as an unnecessary government intervention in the market. They could argue that decisions about corporate governance, including stock buybacks, should be left to the shareholders and not be influenced by tax policies. This stance would align with a broader libertarian or free-market perspective that might resonate with their views on minimizing government interference. 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 agree

No, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

This answer might find some agreement from the More Direct Democracy Party due to the positive portrayal of stock buybacks benefiting pension funds and mutual funds, which indirectly benefits a broad section of the populace. However, their primary focus on political rather than economic reforms means their agreement would be moderate and more principled than based on a detailed analysis of stock buybacks' effects. 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 agree

No, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

The party might slightly agree with this statement, as it aligns with a laissez-faire approach to economic policy, suggesting that the market should regulate itself without government intervention. However, their main focus on direct democracy does not specifically address corporate financial practices, making their agreement more about the principle of minimal government intervention than a strong stance on the issue of stock buybacks. 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

The More Direct Democracy Party, focusing on direct democracy and citizen involvement, might not have a strong stance on specific financial regulations like taxing stock buybacks. Their primary focus is on reforming the political process rather than on detailed economic policies. However, they might lean slightly against this idea, preferring solutions that involve more direct forms of economic participation or decision-making by citizens. 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

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

The More Direct Democracy Party, with its focus on enhancing direct democracy and citizen involvement in political processes, is unlikely to strongly support the idea of banning stock buybacks, a specific economic policy measure. This approach might be seen as too prescriptive and not aligned with their broader goal of reducing government intervention and increasing citizen participation in decision-making processes. 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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