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Democratic Capitalism

A society where free markets and individual liberty coexist with democratic governance, aiming for economic prosperity, social justice, and political freedom for all.

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Democratic Capitalism policies on economic issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Japanese [people] voter ranked them on the quiz.

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the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, and make it a living wage

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

DC>DC  ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

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the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

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?

DC>DC  ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

Should online payment platforms be forced to report all transactions over $600 to the IRS?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

DC>DC  ChatGPTNo, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead