Socialist Party of Indonesia’s platform and policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Government Spending

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

ChatGPTNo, increase taxes on large multinational corporations instead

the Economy › Tariffs

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

ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy › Taxes

Should Indonesia raise taxes on the rich?

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Indonesia pursue free trade deals with other countries?

ChatGPTNo, free trade puts downward pressure on wages and undermines consumer and environmental protections

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

the Economy › Welfare

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

ChatGPTFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

ChatGPTYes, but I would prefer if they were banned

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Indonesia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Socialist Party of Indonesia

Socialist Party of Indonesia’s policies on economic issues

Topics

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

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should Indonesia raise taxes on the rich?

Should Indonesia pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should Indonesia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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