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# TITLE: Should we increase taxation to fund increased spending on public services? [7ee27a9bebef5e8c7d89a486abb2c3c6]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, the group was opposed to the idea of increasing taxation to fund increased spending on public services. The group felt that the current taxation levels were sufficient to fund the required public services. The group felt that a better way to increase spending on public services would be to better manage the allocated money and waste less of them across failed projects. The group felt that there are sufficient money available but they are not being used efficient.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - In general, the group was in favour of increasing taxation to fund increased spending on public services. The majority of participants thought that taxation is already too high and that increasing it would place undue pressure on households. However, it was felt that the government should better manage the allocated money and waste less of it across failed projects. It was also felt that the government should encourage the economy by not posing any more taxes on the public.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - In general, the group was opposed to any increase in taxation to fund increased spending on public services. The group was of the opinion that any increase in taxation would have a negative impact on the economy, and would lead to increased consumption. The group was also of the opinion that any increase in taxation would be detrimental to the lower income households, who are already struggling to survive. The group was of the opinion that any increase in taxation would lead to an increase in the cost of living. The group was also of the opinion that any increase in taxation would lead to an increase in the cost of doing business, which would be detrimental to the economy. The group was of the opinion that the government should instead make better use of the funds that are already available, and should try to reduce wastage. The group was of the opinion that the government should focus on making the public services more efficient, and should focus on making the public services more accountable for the funds that they receive. The group was of the opinion that the government should try to reduce the cost of doing business, and should try to reduce the cost of living, so that the public services can be made more efficient.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - In general, the group was in favour of increased taxation to fund increased spending on public services. However, it was agreed that this should be done in a way that does not put undue pressure on those who are already struggling to make ends meet. The group also felt that there is a strong argument for increasing taxation on large corporations, as they have the capacity to absorb the cost of increased taxation, and are often the beneficiaries of public spending. The group also felt that there is a strong argument for better management of the money that is already allocated to public services, and that a greater proportion of this money should be directed to frontline services.
2: 3,1,2,4
1: 3,1,4,2
1: 1,3,4,2
1: 4,1,3,2