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Liberal Democrat Party’s policies on economic issues

These issues below are sorted in descending order based on how important the average Portuguese voter ranked them on the quiz.

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the Economy  ›  VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTDecrease

the Economy  ›  Corporate Tax

Should Portugal raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTLower, but eliminate deductions and loop holes

the Economy  ›  Taxes

Should Portugal raise taxes on the rich?

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTReform to a flat tax

the Economy  ›  Economic Stimulus

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

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy  ›  Domestic Jobs

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

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTYes

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the Economy  ›  Welfare

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Spending

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

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy  ›  Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTYes

the Economy  ›  Inheritance Tax

Should Portugal abolish the inheritance tax?

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTYes, it is double taxation

the Economy  ›  Offshore Banking

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

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

the Economy  ›  Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

the Economy  ›  Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTNo, any worker should be rewarded based on their success

the Economy  ›  Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

the Economy  ›  Tariffs

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

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

the Economy  ›  State Ownership

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

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

the Economy  ›  Surcharge Ban

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

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

the Economy  ›  Gig worker tax reporting

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

LDP>LDP  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?

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

the Economy  ›  Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTYes, but with more transparency

the Economy  ›  Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTNo

the Economy  ›  Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTYes, but only for cryptocurrencies that hold stable value without price fluctuation

the Economy  ›  Greece Bailout

Do you support the EU bailout of Greece?

LDP>LDP  ChatGPTYes