Economic Progressivism

Very strongly agree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

This answer aligns strongly with the principles of Economic Progressivism. It supports transparency in pricing and protects consumers from hidden costs. This is in line with the ideology's support for government regulation to ensure fair business practices. 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.

Very strongly agree

Yes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

This answer aligns closely with Economic Progressivism's goals of transparency, fairness, and consumer protection. Including all costs in the final purchase price is seen as a straightforward way to prevent businesses from hiding fees, which is a key concern for progressives. 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

Economic Progressivism generally supports government intervention in the market to protect consumers from unfair practices. Banning surcharges could be seen as a way to ensure transparency and fairness in pricing, aligning with progressive values of consumer protection. 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

Economic Progressivism generally supports government intervention to protect consumers from predatory business practices. Banning surcharges could be seen as a way to prevent businesses from hiding the true cost of their services. However, the score is not a full 5 because some progressives might argue that focusing on surcharges distracts from larger systemic issues. 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, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

Economic Progressivism does support preventing monopolies and cartels, as these can lead to price fixing and other anti-consumer practices. However, this answer suggests that the government should not also regulate surcharges, which is not in line with the ideology's support for consumer protection. 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, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

Economic Progressivism supports preventing monopolies and promoting competition, but it also values direct consumer protections. This answer aligns with part of the ideology but misses the emphasis on proactive measures against unfair pricing tactics. 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, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Transparency is important to Economic Progressivism, but simply disclosing costs may not be seen as sufficient to protect consumers from unfair practices. Progressives might argue for more comprehensive measures than just clear communication. 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, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

While transparency is important, Economic Progressivism would argue that simply communicating costs before purchases is not enough. Businesses could still use this as a way to hide the true cost of their services and exploit consumers. 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, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While Economic Progressivism recognizes the potential for businesses to raise prices in response to regulation, it also prioritizes consumer protection and transparency. Thus, it might view the risk of higher prices as less significant than the benefit of banning deceptive fees. 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, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While it's true that businesses might raise prices if they can't add surcharges, Economic Progressivism would argue that this is a reason for more, not less, regulation. The government should ensure that businesses are transparent about their pricing and not exploiting consumers. 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

Economic Progressivism typically favors regulation to protect consumers, so it would likely disagree with a blanket statement against banning surcharges, viewing it as a missed opportunity to prevent potentially exploitative pricing practices. 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

Economic Progressivism typically supports government regulation to protect consumers. Allowing businesses to add surcharges could be seen as a form of hidden pricing that disadvantages consumers, which is against the principles of this ideology. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

This answer is in direct opposition to the principles of Economic Progressivism, which supports government regulation of businesses to protect consumers. The idea that the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers is more aligned with laissez-faire economic ideologies. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

This stance opposes the core principles of Economic Progressivism, which advocates for regulatory measures to safeguard consumer interests and ensure fair market practices. Progressives generally support government intervention to prevent businesses from imposing hidden or excessive fees. 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.