Try the political quiz

Komeito’s 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.

Topics

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Japan raise taxes on the rich?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

the Economy  ›  Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Japan raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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


How similar are your political beliefs to Komeito’s policies? Take the political quiz to find out.

the Economy  ›  Free Trade

Should Japan pursue free trade deals with other countries?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

K>K  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

K>K  ChatGPTMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

K>K  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy  ›  Four-day Workweek

Should Japan transition to a four-day workweek?

K>K  ChatGPTNo

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?

K>K  ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if the protocol was created and secured by a government agency instead of a decentralized protocol

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

K>K  ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

K>K  ChatGPTNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments