Independent Regionalist Party’s platform and policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Taxes

Should Chile raise taxes on the rich?

IRP>IRP ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

the Economy › Government Spending

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

IRP>IRP ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

IRP>IRP ChatGPTYes, 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?

IRP>IRP ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

IRP>IRP ChatGPTHelp

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

IRP>IRP ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy › NAFTA

Should Chile continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

IRP>IRP ChatGPTNo, but we should adopt a unilateral free trade policy

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

IRP>IRP ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

IRP>IRP ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Chilean farmers?

IRP>IRP ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy › Tariffs

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

IRP>IRP ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

IRP>IRP 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?

IRP>IRP ChatGPTNo, unless the transaction is considered income

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?

IRP>IRP ChatGPTYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

IRP>IRP ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

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

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Independent Regionalist Party’s policies on economic issues

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