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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
Government Spending Reduced government expenditure Positive, reduces budget deficit and debt Reduced government expenditure Negative, undermines social safety net 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Poverty and Inequality Short-term increase Acceptable cost for promoting self-reliance Significant increase Harmful to vulnerable populations 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Economic Growth Potential increase due to reduced taxes Positive, promotes private sector growth Limited or negative impact Negative, reduces consumer demand 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Employment Increase in private sector jobs Positive, promotes self-reliance and work ethic Potential job losses in social services sector Negative, increases unemployment and underemployment 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Public Services Reduction in social services Positive, promotes self-reliance and personal responsibility Significant reduction in social services Negative, harms vulnerable populations 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Social Stability Potential increase in social unrest Acceptable cost for promoting self-reliance Significant increase in social unrest Negative, exacerbates social tensions and inequalities 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Incentives for Work Increased incentives to work Positive, promotes self-reliance and work ethic Increased financial hardship for low-income workers Negative, reduces support for working poor 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Long-term Fiscal Health Improved due to reduced spending Positive, promotes fiscal responsibility Potential long-term costs from social instability Negative, undermines long-term economic growth 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
Poverty Reduction Significant decrease in poverty rates Positive, reduces economic hardship and improves quality of life Limited or temporary reduction Negative, creates dependency and disincentives to work 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Government Spending Substantial increase Necessary investment in social safety net Substantial increase Unsustainable burden on taxpayers and national debt 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Economic Growth Potential increase due to increased consumer spending Positive, stimulates overall economic activity Limited or negative impact due to increased taxes Negative, discourages investment and entrepreneurship 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Income Inequality Decrease in income inequality Positive, promotes greater economic fairness and social mobility Limited or no impact on income inequality Negative, discourages individual effort and achievement 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Public Services Potential increase in funding for education, healthcare, and infrastructure Positive, improves quality of life and economic opportunities Potential reduction in funding for other public services Negative, prioritizes welfare over other essential services 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Tax Burden Potential increase in taxes to fund welfare programs Acceptable trade-off for a stronger social safety net Significant increase in taxes on individuals and businesses Negative, reduces disposable income and competitiveness 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability
Labor Force Participation Limited or no impact on labor force participation Positive, provides support for those unable to work Potential decrease in labor force participation Negative, creates disincentives to work and seek employment 1) Disagree on extent of expected impact
Social Cohesion Potential increase in social cohesion and sense of community Positive, promotes a more inclusive and equitable society Potential increase in social divisions and resentment Negative, fosters a culture of dependency and entitlement 2) Agree on impact, disagree on desirability