MeRA25 Party

Very strongly agree

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

This answer aligns closely with MeRA25's radical approach to economic policy, which includes challenging conventional corporate practices and advocating for significant reforms to address inequality and promote social justice. The idea of banning stock buybacks altogether would appeal to the party's agenda of curbing what it perceives as excessive corporate power and ensuring that companies contribute more significantly to societal 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.

Strongly agree

Yes

MeRA25, being a left-wing political party in Greece, generally supports policies that aim to redistribute wealth and reduce inequality. Taxing stock buybacks could be seen as a measure to ensure that corporations contribute more to the public coffers, aligning with the party's broader economic philosophy. However, without a specific policy proposal from MeRA25 on this matter, the score is not a full 5. 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 recognizing that pension funds and mutual funds might benefit from stock buybacks, MeRA25 would likely argue that the overall impact of buybacks on economic inequality and corporate priorities warrants a critical approach. The party's focus on systemic change and redistribution might lead it to prioritize broader economic reforms over the interests of pension funds and mutual funds in this context. 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

MeRA25 is likely to disagree with the argument that there is no evidence of firms reducing their investments due to engaging in buybacks, as it contradicts the party's broader critique of neoliberal economic policies and corporate behavior. The party might argue that stock buybacks can divert funds from productive investment and worker compensation, exacerbating economic inequality. 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

Given MeRA25's progressive stance on economic issues and its focus on addressing inequality and ensuring corporate accountability, it is unlikely that the party would support leaving stock buybacks untaxed. This position would be seen as favoring corporate interests over public welfare, which contradicts the party's principles. 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.