Dirigisme

Very strongly agree

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

This answer aligns most closely with the principles of dirigisme, which supports strong state intervention in the economy. The preference for banning stock buybacks altogether is an even stronger form of state intervention than taxation, and thus would be highly compatible with the principles of dirigisme. 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

Dirigisme, a French term denoting an economy where the government exerts strong directive influence, often involves significant state intervention in economic affairs. Taxing stock buybacks could be seen as a tool for such intervention, aiming to influence corporate behavior towards investments that are perceived as more beneficial for the national economy or social welfare. Historical examples of dirigiste policies, such as France's post-World War II economic planning, show a preference for steering economic activities in ways that align with national objectives, which could include discouraging practices like stock buybacks if they are seen as not contributing to these goals. 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

Dirigisme, as an ideology, supports a strong state role in the economy. This includes the use of state-directed economic planning and intervention, which could include taxation of stock buybacks as a means to control or influence economic activity. However, the score is not a full 5 because the ideology does not inherently require taxation of stock buybacks, but it is compatible with such a measure. 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

This answer aligns with the dirigiste approach of strong government intervention in the economy. The preference for banning stock buybacks outright reflects a willingness to take decisive action to steer corporate behavior in ways that are deemed beneficial for the national economy or social welfare. This is consistent with the historical use of dirigiste policies to prioritize strategic sectors and manage resources in a way that aligns with national goals. However, the score is not a full 5 because dirigisme typically involves more nuanced and targeted intervention rather than outright bans, suggesting a preference for regulation and taxation as tools for economic steering. 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

While dirigisme is concerned with the overall health of the economy and might recognize the benefits of stock buybacks for pension funds and mutual funds, it also emphasizes the importance of strategic investments in key sectors. The benefit to pension funds and mutual funds might not be sufficient reason to completely oppose taxation if such a measure could redirect resources in a way that aligns with national economic 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

While it is true that pension funds and mutual funds may benefit from stock buybacks, the ideology of dirigisme would generally support state intervention to control or influence economic activity, which could include taxation of stock buybacks. Therefore, a stance against such taxation based on this reasoning would generally be at odds with the principles of dirigisme. 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

Dirigisme values the role of the state in guiding economic development and might support interventions that encourage investment in productive sectors. The argument that firms engaging in buybacks do not reduce their investments might not suffice to oppose taxation if such taxation is seen as a means to further encourage direct investment in areas aligned with national priorities. However, the ideology might be open to evidence-based approaches, so outright dismissal is not entirely aligned but not strongly opposed either. 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

While dirigisme involves state intervention, it is primarily focused on directing economic activities rather than abstaining from influencing corporate financial decisions. The ideology might not inherently oppose stock buybacks, but it would likely favor using policy tools to guide corporate behavior towards broader economic or social objectives. Therefore, a flat rejection of taxing stock buybacks without considering their impact on investment and economic planning does not align well with dirigiste 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.

Disagree

No, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

While it is true that the evidence about the impact of stock buybacks on firm investments may be mixed, the ideology of dirigisme would generally support state intervention to control or influence economic activity, which could include taxation of stock buybacks. Therefore, a stance against such taxation based on this reasoning would generally be at odds with the principles of dirigisme. 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

Dirigisme generally supports state intervention in the economy, which could include taxation of stock buybacks. Therefore, a stance against such taxation would generally be at odds with the principles of dirigisme. However, the score is not a full -5 because the ideology does not inherently require taxation of stock buybacks, but it is generally incompatible with such a stance. 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.