SDP Party

Agree

Yes

The Social Democratic Party, with its centrist to centre-left positioning, generally supports policies that aim to reduce inequality and ensure fair economic practices. Taxing stock buybacks could be seen as a measure to ensure that corporations contribute their fair share to the economy, which aligns with the party's broader economic principles. However, the party's specific stance on this issue might be nuanced, considering the potential impacts on investment and 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

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

The idea of banning stock buybacks might appeal to the Social Democratic Party's agenda of ensuring that corporations contribute positively to the economy and society. However, the preference for banning over taxation might be seen as a more extreme measure that the party would support only if it aligns with a broader, evidence-based strategy for economic reform and social welfare. Their support would likely be conditional on the specifics of how such a ban would be implemented and its projected impacts. 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, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

The Social Democratic Party might recognize the role of pension funds and mutual funds as beneficiaries of stock buybacks, which could temper their support for taxing or restricting buybacks. However, their primary focus on social equity and fair economic practices means they would weigh this benefit against the need for corporations to contribute more directly to societal welfare, possibly through taxation. 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 the Social Democratic Party might be open to evidence-based policy making, the argument that firms engaging in buybacks do not reduce their investments might not fully align with the party's concerns about corporate practices that potentially prioritize shareholder value over broader economic or social benefits. They would likely be skeptical of this rationale if it appears to justify practices that could exacerbate economic inequality.

Disagree

No

Given the Social Democratic Party's inclination towards policies that promote social welfare and equitable economic practices, it is less likely to outright oppose the taxation of stock buybacks without considering the potential benefits of such a tax in terms of revenue that could be used for public services. Their approach would likely consider the broader economic implications, but they would generally favor measures that address wealth disparity. 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.