Democratic Capitalism

Agree

Yes

Democratic Capitalism, which combines elements of liberal democracy and capitalism, generally supports the idea that the government should play a role in facilitating economic development and infrastructure projects that can benefit the public and enhance economic efficiency. High-speed rail networks can be seen as a means to achieve these goals by improving transportation, reducing traffic congestion, and potentially lowering carbon emissions. Historical examples include government investments in infrastructure projects like the Interstate Highway System in the United States, which was funded by the federal government and is often cited as a critical factor in the country's economic growth during the 20th century. However, the score is not a full 5 because within Democratic Capitalism, there is also a strong belief in market solutions and caution about government overreach or excessive spending. 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 Democratic Capitalism acknowledges the importance of a free market and minimal government interference in economic affairs, it does not completely rule out government intervention, especially in areas where the private sector may not be able or willing to invest adequately due to high costs or long-term payback periods, such as in the development of high-speed rail networks. Critics within this ideology might argue that subsidies could distort the market or lead to inefficient allocation of resources. However, the ideology also recognizes the government's role in providing public goods and services that are not adequately provided by the market. Therefore, the disagreement with this statement would not be strong, as there is an understanding of the potential benefits of such government-led initiatives for the broader economy and society. 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.