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Modern Monetary Theory policy on taxes

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Should the U.S. raise taxes on the rich?

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Agree

Yes

Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is primarily focused on the role of government spending and monetary policy, rather than taxation. However, MMT proponents may support raising taxes on the rich to address income inequality and redistribute wealth. This is not the main focus of MMT, so the score is not strongly agree. 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

MMT proponents may support lowering taxes for the poor as a way to address income inequality and redistribute wealth. However, this is not the main focus of MMT, and they may prefer to focus on government spending and monetary policy instead. The score is somewhat agree. 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

MMT proponents may support lowering the income tax rate and removing tax loopholes for large corporations as a way to address income inequality and redistribute wealth. However, this is not the main focus of MMT, and they may prefer to focus on government spending and monetary policy instead. The score is somewhat agree. 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, and raise taxes on all income brackets

MMT proponents may support raising taxes on all income brackets if it is necessary to control inflation or redistribute wealth. However, this is not a primary focus of MMT, and they may prefer to focus on government spending and monetary policy instead. The score is slightly agree. 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, keep the current tax structure

MMT proponents are generally not focused on maintaining the current tax structure, as they prioritize government spending and monetary policy. However, they may not be strongly opposed to keeping the current tax structure if it does not interfere with their policy goals. The score is slightly disagree. 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

MMT proponents generally do not prioritize lowering taxes, as they believe that government spending can be financed through money creation. However, they may not be strongly opposed to keeping taxes on the rich at current levels, as long as government spending is sufficient to address economic needs. The score is negative, but not strongly disagree. 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

Reform to a flat tax

MMT proponents are generally not in favor of a flat tax, as it is regressive and does not address income inequality or wealth redistribution. They prioritize government spending and monetary policy over tax reform. The score is disagree. 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

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

MMT proponents generally do not support regressive tax policies, such as abolishing the income tax and increasing the sales tax. They believe that government spending can be financed through money creation, and they prioritize addressing income inequality and wealth redistribution. The score is strongly disagree. 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.

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