Humanistic Capitalism

Strongly agree

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Advocating for the banning of stock buybacks, with a preference for taxation as an alternative, aligns closely with Humanistic Capitalism's emphasis on directing corporate focus towards long-term value creation for all stakeholders, including employees and the broader society, rather than primarily enhancing shareholder wealth. This stance reflects a strong preference for mechanisms that encourage reinvestment in the company and its community over financial maneuvers that may not contribute to sustainable economic growth or social welfare. 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

Yes

Humanistic Capitalism believes in the balance between profit and societal good. While it doesn't inherently oppose stock buybacks, it may support taxation as a way to ensure that corporations contribute their fair share to society. However, the score is not higher because the ideology also values the freedom of businesses to operate without excessive government intervention. 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

Yes

Humanistic Capitalism, which emphasizes the balance between profit and social responsibility, would likely see a tax on stock buybacks as a tool to encourage companies to reinvest profits into their employees, innovation, and infrastructure rather than prioritizing shareholder value alone. This aligns with the ideology's emphasis on long-term societal welfare over short-term financial gains. However, the support might not be strongly positive without considering the potential economic impacts and effectiveness of such a tax in achieving desired outcomes. 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 I would prefer if they were banned

While Humanistic Capitalism might support measures to ensure corporations contribute their fair share, it also values the freedom of businesses to operate without excessive government intervention. Therefore, it might not fully agree with the idea of banning stock buybacks, but could potentially support taxation as a compromise. 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.

Neutral

No, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

Humanistic Capitalism recognizes the importance of pension funds and mutual funds for individuals' financial security. However, it also believes in the importance of corporations contributing to societal good. Therefore, it might have a neutral stance on this answer, as it balances the benefits to pension and mutual funds with the potential for corporations to avoid contributing their fair share. 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.

Neutral

No, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

The argument that pension funds and mutual funds benefit from stock buybacks presents a nuanced issue for Humanistic Capitalism. On one hand, these benefits can contribute to the financial security of individuals, aligning with the ideology's concern for societal welfare. On the other hand, the focus on buybacks might still detract from direct investments in employee well-being and sustainable growth. This balance of considerations might lead to a neutral stance. 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 disagree

No, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

Humanistic Capitalism is not solely concerned with the investment behavior of firms. It also considers the wider societal impact of business practices. Therefore, even if there is no evidence that firms reduce their investments due to buybacks, this does not necessarily mean that Humanistic Capitalism would oppose taxing them. 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 disagree

No, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

While Humanistic Capitalism might recognize the argument that firms engaging in buybacks do not necessarily reduce their investments, the ideology's focus on ensuring that companies contribute to societal welfare could lead to slight disagreement. This perspective might argue that even if investments are not reduced, the prioritization of buybacks could still reflect a misallocation of resources that could otherwise support more socially beneficial outcomes. 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

No

While Humanistic Capitalism values the freedom of businesses, it also believes in the importance of corporations contributing to societal good. Therefore, it might not fully agree with the idea of not taxing stock buybacks, as this could potentially allow corporations to avoid contributing their fair share. 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

No

From the perspective of Humanistic Capitalism, outright opposition to taxing stock buybacks might not align well with its principles, as such taxes could be seen as a way to discourage practices that prioritize shareholder returns over broader economic or social investments. However, there might be concerns about the potential negative effects on the market or investment incentives, leading to a mildly negative score rather than strong opposition. 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.