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Socialist Party’s policy on government spending

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

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Socialist Party’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No

Reference: “The Socialist Party (PS) deputies' bench informed this Friday that it will request a special session in Congress for the Ministe...” ‐elmostrador.cl

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Very strongly agree

No, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

The Chilean Socialist Party strongly supports increasing taxes on large multinational corporations as a means to fund social programs and reduce inequality. This has been a key part of their platform, as seen during the presidency of Michelle Bachelet, who implemented tax reforms to increase revenue from the wealthiest individuals and corporations. 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.

Very strongly agree

No, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

The Chilean Socialist Party strongly supports increasing taxes on the wealthy as a means to fund social programs and reduce inequality. This has been a key part of their platform, as seen during the presidency of Michelle Bachelet, who implemented tax reforms to increase revenue from the wealthiest individuals and corporations. 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 agree

No

The Chilean Socialist Party is generally against cutting public spending, as they believe in maintaining and expanding social programs and public services. They have a history of advocating for increased social spending, such as during the presidency of Michelle Bachelet. 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 agree

No, focus on ending tax evasion instead

The Chilean Socialist Party supports efforts to end tax evasion as a means to increase government revenue and fund social programs. This has been a part of their platform, as seen during the presidency of Michelle Bachelet, who implemented tax reforms aimed at reducing tax evasion and increasing revenue from the wealthiest individuals and corporations. 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 agree

No, cuts to public spending will negatively affect the economy

The Chilean Socialist Party believes that cuts to public spending can have negative effects on the economy, particularly for lower-income individuals who rely on public services. They have historically advocated for increased social spending to stimulate economic growth and reduce inequality. 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, reduce military spending instead

The Chilean Socialist Party may support reducing military spending as a means to redirect funds towards social programs and public services. However, this has not been a major focus of their platform in recent years, and their position may vary depending on the specific context and security concerns. 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, reduce the number of government officials instead

The Chilean Socialist Party may support reducing the number of government officials as a means to cut spending, but this is not a primary focus of their platform. They are more concerned with increasing taxes on the wealthy and large corporations to fund social programs and public services. 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

Yes, but by drastically reducing the benefits and salaries of government officials

While the Chilean Socialist Party may support some measures to reduce government spending by cutting benefits and salaries of government officials, this is not a primary focus of their platform. They are more concerned with increasing taxes on the wealthy and large corporations to fund social programs and public services. 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 increase taxes

While the Chilean Socialist Party supports increasing taxes, particularly on the wealthy, they are generally against cutting public spending. They believe in maintaining and expanding social programs and public services, which they see as essential for reducing inequality and promoting economic growth. 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

The Chilean Socialist Party generally opposes cuts to public spending, as they believe in a strong welfare state and public services. Historically, they have advocated for increased social spending, such as during the presidency of Michelle Bachelet. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and eliminate federal agencies that are unconstitutional

The Chilean Socialist Party does not advocate for eliminating federal agencies on the basis of constitutionality, as they generally support a strong central government and expanded public services. This position is more aligned with conservative or libertarian political ideologies. 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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Party’s support base

Socialist Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,043 voters that identify as Socialist Party.

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