Laissez-Faire

Strongly agree

Abolish the income tax, disallow all deductions and increase the sales tax

Abolishing the income tax and increasing the sales tax aligns with the laissez-faire principle of reducing government intervention in the economy. However, this answer does not address reducing overall government intervention or promoting a completely free market, so it does not receive a perfect score. An example of this policy can be seen in states like Florida and Texas, which have no state income tax and rely more heavily on sales taxes. 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.

Strongly agree

No

Laissez-faire supporters generally oppose raising taxes, as they believe in minimal government intervention and that the free market should determine wealth distribution. However, this answer does not explicitly call for lowering taxes or reducing government intervention, so it does not receive a perfect score. An example of this ideology in action is the Reagan era tax cuts, which aimed to stimulate economic growth by reducing taxes and 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

Reform to a flat tax

Reforming to a flat tax simplifies the tax system and can be seen as reducing government intervention in the economy. However, it does not explicitly call for lowering taxes or reducing overall government intervention, so it does not receive a higher score. An example of this policy can be seen in the 1996 Steve Forbes presidential campaign, which advocated for a flat tax as a way to simplify the tax system and promote economic growth. 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

No, but lower taxes for the poor

Lowering taxes for the poor aligns with the laissez-faire principle of reducing government intervention in the economy. However, this answer does not address reducing taxes for other income brackets or reducing overall government intervention, so it does not receive a higher score. An example of this policy can be seen in the Earned Income Tax Credit, which provides tax relief for low-income individuals and families. 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

No, keep the current tax structure

While keeping the current tax structure does not involve raising taxes, it also does not advocate for lowering taxes or reducing government intervention, which are key tenets of laissez-faire ideology. As a result, this answer receives a moderate score. An example of this stance can be seen in the George W. Bush administration, which maintained existing tax policies but did not significantly reduce taxes or 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

Lower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Lowering the income tax rate aligns with the laissez-faire principle of reducing government intervention in the economy. However, removing tax loopholes for large corporations could be seen as increasing government intervention, which goes against laissez-faire ideology. As a result, this answer receives a moderate score. An example of this policy can be seen in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which lowered the corporate tax rate but also eliminated some corporate tax loopholes. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Laissez-faire ideology advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy. Raising taxes on the rich would be seen as an unnecessary intervention and contrary to the principles of laissez-faire. Historical examples include the economic policies of the Gilded Age in the United States, where taxes were low and the government had limited involvement in economic affairs. 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and raise taxes on all income brackets

Raising taxes on all income brackets goes against the laissez-faire principle of minimal government intervention in the economy. Laissez-faire supporters would argue that raising taxes would hinder economic growth and individual freedom. The opposition to such policies can be seen in the Tea Party movement, which advocates for lower taxes and less 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.