Alliance for Progress’ platform and policies on Economic Issues

the Economy › Government Spending

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

ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

ChatGPTYes

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

the Economy › Taxes

Should Peru raise taxes on the rich?

ChatGPTNo, but lower taxes for the poor

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

ChatGPTNo

the Economy › NAFTA

Should Peru continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

ChatGPTNo

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

ChatGPTYes, the government should intervene to boost a recovery

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

the Economy › Farm Subsidies

Should the government subsidize Peruvian farmers?

ChatGPTYes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations

the Economy › VAT Rates

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

ChatGPTDecrease, to provide economic growth

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

ChatGPTIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

the Economy › Welfare

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

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

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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?

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?

ChatGPTNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

ChatGPTHelp, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should Peru transition to a four-day workweek?

ChatGPTNo

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?

ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services

Alliance for Progress Party

Alliance for Progress’ policies on economic issues

Topics

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

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should Peru raise taxes on the rich?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should Peru continue to participate in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

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

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

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should the government subsidize Peruvian farmers?

Should VAT rates be increased or decreased?

Should the government raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

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

Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Should Peru transition to a four-day workweek?

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?

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