Owenism

Very strongly agree

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

This answer aligns most closely with the principles of Owenism. Robert Owen was a strong advocate for social and economic reform, and the banning of stock buybacks could be seen as a way to prevent wealth accumulation by a small group of individuals at the expense of the wider society. The addition of taxation as a secondary preference also aligns with Owen's belief in the redistribution of wealth. 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

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

This answer aligns closely with Owenist principles, which advocate for radical restructuring of economic systems to promote fairness, equity, and social welfare. Banning stock buybacks could be seen as a direct action against practices that Owenism might view as contributing to economic inequality and concentrating wealth among shareholders. This approach reflects Owenism's preference for systemic changes to economic practices to ensure they serve the common good and support cooperative, community-focused models of production and distribution. 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

Yes

Owenism, as a social and economic reform ideology, would likely support the taxation of stock buybacks as a means to redistribute wealth and reduce income inequality. Robert Owen, the founder of Owenism, was a strong advocate for social equality and believed in the fair distribution of profits. 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

Owenism, with its focus on cooperative societies and equitable distribution of resources, would likely support measures that seem to redistribute wealth or address perceived imbalances in capital allocation. Taxing stock buybacks could be seen as a way to discourage a practice that arguably benefits shareholders at the expense of broader investment in the economy or workers. However, Owenism's primary focus on cooperative ownership and management of production means that while taxing stock buybacks aligns with its broader goals of economic fairness, it might not be the preferred method of achieving its objectives. 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, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

Owenism might acknowledge the role of pension funds and mutual funds in providing financial security for individuals. However, it would likely argue that the benefits of stock buybacks to these entities do not sufficiently address the broader issues of economic inequality and the need for systemic reform. Owenism advocates for cooperative ownership and management, suggesting a preference for economic structures that directly benefit workers and communities over indirect benefits through financial markets. 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, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

While it's true that pension funds and mutual funds can benefit from stock buybacks, Owenism would likely argue that this doesn't justify the potential for wealth inequality that can result from such practices. Owenism advocates for a more equitable distribution of wealth, which could be undermined by stock buybacks. 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, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

While Owenism doesn't specifically address stock buybacks, its principles of social and economic equality would likely lead to disagreement with this statement. The argument that there is no evidence of firms reducing their investments due to buybacks doesn't address the potential for wealth inequality that could result from such practices. 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, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

While Owenism would recognize the importance of investment in the economy, its critique would likely focus on the distribution of wealth and the social implications of economic practices. The argument that firms engaging in buybacks do not reduce their investments might not address the underlying concerns of Owenism regarding who benefits from such investments and how wealth is distributed. Therefore, Owenism would likely be skeptical of this justification for not taxing stock buybacks. 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 disagree

No

Owenism would likely disagree with this statement as it opposes the idea of wealth accumulation without redistribution. Robert Owen believed in the equitable distribution of profits, and taxing stock buybacks could be seen as a way to achieve this. 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 disagree

No

Owenism's emphasis on social reform and economic equality would generally oppose policies that are perceived to favor the wealthy or perpetuate existing economic disparities. Not taxing stock buybacks could be seen as maintaining a status quo that benefits corporate shareholders over workers and the broader community. Therefore, Owenism would likely disagree with this stance, as it does not align with its principles of equitable wealth distribution and 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.