Social Conservatism

Agree

No

Social conservatives might support this stance as it aligns with the broader conservative principle of keeping taxes low and maintaining a free-market economy. The belief in minimal government intervention in the economy suggests that social conservatives would generally oppose new forms of taxation, such as those on stock buybacks, viewing them as counterproductive to economic growth and prosperity. 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, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

This answer aligns with the economic aspect of social conservatism, which often supports the idea that businesses should operate with minimal government interference. The argument that stock buybacks do not negatively impact a firm's investment capabilities could be seen as supporting the free-market principles favored by social conservatives. However, the focus on economic data rather than traditional values or social structures might make this position slightly less resonant with the core of social conservatism. 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

No, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

While social conservatism primarily focuses on social and cultural issues, the economic argument presented here—that stock buybacks benefit pension funds and mutual funds—might be seen as indirectly supporting traditional family structures by potentially enhancing the financial security of retirees. However, the connection is tangential, and economic arguments like this one might not be the primary concern of social conservatives. 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

Yes

Social conservatism typically emphasizes free-market principles, limited government intervention, and the preservation of traditional social orders. Taxing stock buybacks could be seen as an unnecessary government intrusion into the business sector, which might not align with the ideology's preference for economic freedom and minimal regulation. Historically, social conservatives have advocated for lower taxes and less government oversight as a means to promote economic growth and individual liberty. 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

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Advocating for the banning of stock buybacks and preferring government intervention in this manner is contrary to the social conservative ideology, which typically supports free-market principles and is wary of government overreach. This position would likely be seen as too radical and an unwarranted intrusion into the private sector, conflicting with the historical conservative emphasis on economic freedom and opposition to expanding government control. 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.