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Impact Area Impact Expected by Supporters View by Supporters on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Impact Expected by Opponents View by Opponents on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Nature of Disagreement
Disposable Income Increase for taxpayers Positive, stimulates consumer spending and investment Increase, mainly for high-income earners Negative, disproportionately benefits the wealthy 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Government Revenue Short-term decrease Acceptable trade-off for economic growth Significant decrease Problematic for funding public services and infrastructure 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Economic Growth Increase due to higher consumer spending and investment Positive, boosts overall economic activity Limited or short-term effect Minimal long-term benefit 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Income Inequality Likely to increase Not a significant concern; focus on overall growth Likely to increase Major concern; exacerbates existing inequalities 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Job Creation Increase due to higher economic activity Positive, creates employment opportunities Limited effect Minimal job creation, mainly in certain sectors 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Public Services Potential reduction due to lower government revenue Offset by increased private sector activity Significant reduction due to lower government revenue Harmful to essential services and infrastructure 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Long-term Fiscal Health Improvement due to economic expansion Positive, enhances long-term fiscal sustainability Deterioration due to lower tax revenue Negative, worsens long-term fiscal outlook 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Tax System Complexity Potential decrease, simplifying the tax code Positive, simplifies tax compliance Potential increase due to new loopholes or complications Negative, increases complexity and compliance costs 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact


Impact Area Impact Expected by Supporters View by Supporters on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Impact Expected by Opponents View by Opponents on the Perceived Desirability of this outcome Nature of Disagreement
Government Revenue Increase in tax revenue Positive, provides funds for public services and infrastructure Increase in tax revenue Negative, higher taxes burden individuals and businesses 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Income Inequality Potential decrease Positive, promotes greater economic equality Potential increase Negative, discourages entrepreneurship and investment 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Disposable Income Decrease for taxpayers Acceptable trade-off for better public services Significant decrease, especially for high earners Negative, reduces consumer spending and investment 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Economic Growth Limited or short-term effect Manageable impact, offset by public investments Significant slowdown Negative, hinders private sector activity and job creation 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Public Services Potential increase Positive, allows for better funding of essential services Potential increase, but at a high cost Negative, inefficient use of resources and waste 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Long-term Fiscal Health Improvement Positive, reduces deficits and public debt Deterioration Negative, hinders economic growth and future revenue 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Tax System Complexity Potential increase Manageable, if implemented with simplification efforts Significant increase Negative, creates more loopholes and compliance issues 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Investment Potential decrease Manageable impact, offset by public investments Significant decrease Negative, discourages private sector investment and growth 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact