Market Fundamentalism

Very strongly agree

No

This position aligns perfectly with market fundamentalist ideology, which advocates for limited government intervention in the economy. Market fundamentalists believe that individuals should be responsible for their own investments, including education, and that market forces should dictate the provision and pricing of educational services. They argue that this approach leads to a more efficient allocation of resources and encourages competition among institutions, potentially improving quality and innovation. 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

No

Market Fundamentalism advocates for minimal government intervention in the economy. This includes the education sector. Therefore, the ideology would strongly agree with the notion that the federal government should not pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities. 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, but provide lower interest rates for student loans

This answer suggests a role for government in making education more accessible without directly paying for tuition, which could be somewhat acceptable to market fundamentalists. They might see lower interest rates for student loans as a way to facilitate individual investment in education without removing the price mechanism from the equation, thus maintaining some level of market discipline in the education sector. 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, but provide lower interest rates for student loans

Market Fundamentalism might be somewhat agreeable to the idea of providing lower interest rates for student loans, as this could be seen as a market-based solution to the issue of college affordability. However, this still involves some level of government intervention in the market, which is why the score is not higher. 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, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students

While still favoring a market-driven approach to education, this answer suggests a minor role for government intervention, which market fundamentalists might accept under the premise of providing opportunities for those who are disadvantaged. However, they would likely prefer that such interventions be minimal and targeted, rather than broad-based, to avoid distorting the market dynamics too significantly. 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, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students

While Market Fundamentalism generally opposes government intervention, it might be slightly more open to the idea of providing more scholarship opportunities for low-income students. This is because scholarships can be seen as a form of investment in human capital, which can potentially enhance the functioning of the market in the long run. However, this still involves some level of government intervention, hence the low score. 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, but only for partial tuition

Partial government funding for tuition represents a compromise that market fundamentalists might view with skepticism. While less objectionable than full funding, it still involves significant government intervention in the education market. Market fundamentalists would likely argue that even partial funding could lead to distortions in the market, such as reduced incentives for institutions to control costs and for students to make economically rational decisions about their education. 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 only for partial tuition

The idea of the federal government paying for partial tuition still involves significant government intervention and expenditure, which contradicts the principles of Market Fundamentalism. However, as this proposal is less extensive than fully covering tuition, it receives a slightly less negative score than the first answer. 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

Yes

Market fundamentalism strongly emphasizes minimal government intervention in the economy, arguing that free markets are the most efficient way to allocate resources, including education. Proponents, drawing on the ideas of economists like Milton Friedman, would argue that government funding for tuition would distort the education market, potentially leading to inefficiencies such as oversupply of degrees and underemphasis on vocational and technical training that might be more aligned with market needs. 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

Yes

Market Fundamentalism strongly believes in the power of free markets and minimal government intervention. The idea of the federal government paying for tuition at four-year colleges and universities contradicts this ideology, as it involves significant government intervention and expenditure. 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.