Animal Protection Party’s platform and policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Equal Pay

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

APP>APP ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Taxes

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

APP>APP ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy › Inheritance Tax

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

APP>APP ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

APP>APP ChatGPTNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Germany raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

APP>APP ChatGPTHelp

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

APP>APP ChatGPTYes, but only for organic farms

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

APP>APP ChatGPTYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

the Economy › Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

APP>APP ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

APP>APP ChatGPTNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

APP>APP ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

APP>APP ChatGPTNo

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Germany transition to a four-day workweek?

APP>APP 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?

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

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

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

APP>APP ChatGPTNo, private transactions should be kept private

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

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

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Animal Protection Party’s policies on economic issues

Topics

Should employers be required to pay men and women the same salary for the same job?

Should Germany raise taxes on the rich?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should Germany abolish the inheritance tax?

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

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should Germany raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should the EU subsidize farmers?

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

Do you support the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP)?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

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

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

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

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

Should Germany transition to a four-day workweek?

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?

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

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

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