Historical Pact platform and policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Taxes

Should Colombia raise taxes on the rich?

HP>HP ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

the Economy › Tariffs

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

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

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

HP>HP ChatGPTDecrease, but only on food and medicine

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

HP>HP ChatGPTHelp

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Colombia transition to a four-day workweek?

HP>HP ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

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

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Colombian farmers?

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

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

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

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

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

the Economy › NAFTA

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

HP>HP ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Corporate Tax

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

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

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

HP>HP ChatGPTYes, but only for low-income pensioners

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

HP>HP ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

HP>HP ChatGPTNo, and neither should corporations and business organizations

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

HP>HP ChatGPTNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

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?

HP>HP ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

HP>HP 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?

HP>HP ChatGPTYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

the Economy › Gig worker tax reporting

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

HP>HP ChatGPTYes, except for low income citizens

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Historical Pact policies on economic issues

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