Italy Alive Party

Agree

Yes

Italy Alive Party (Italia Viva), led by Matteo Renzi, positions itself as a centrist and liberal party, focusing on economic reforms and innovation. While the party might not strongly advocate for increased taxation, it could see the taxation of stock buybacks as a tool for economic fairness and to address income inequality, aligning with its broader goals of economic reform. However, their centrist stance suggests they might not fully endorse heavy taxation, hence the moderate 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.

Slightly agree

Yes, but I would prefer if they were banned

Italia Viva's agenda for economic reform and innovation might make them open to the idea of banning stock buybacks if they are convinced it would lead to a more equitable economic environment. However, their centrist and pro-business stance suggests they would prefer regulatory measures over outright bans, viewing such extreme actions as potentially harmful to the business climate and economic growth. Thus, while they might sympathize with the intent behind banning buybacks, they would likely seek less drastic measures. 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

Given Italia Viva's centrist and pro-business orientation, the party might be inclined to support measures that foster a favorable business environment. Taxing stock buybacks could be seen as detrimental to business interests, particularly for companies that use buybacks as a method to return value to shareholders. However, the party's commitment to social equity and economic reform means they might not be entirely opposed to such a tax if it were part of a broader, balanced economic strategy.

Slightly disagree

No, the biggest beneficiary of stock buybacks are pension funds and mutual funds

While Italia Viva is likely to recognize the importance of pension funds and mutual funds as beneficiaries of stock buybacks, their broader agenda of economic reform and fairness might temper their enthusiasm for policies that solely benefit these entities. They would likely advocate for a balanced approach that considers the benefits to pension funds and mutual funds while also addressing the need for economic equity and supporting other stakeholders. 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, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments

Italia Viva's focus on innovation and economic growth might make them skeptical of arguments that do not see a direct correlation between stock buybacks and reduced investments in firms. They might argue that a nuanced approach is necessary, where the impact of buybacks on the economy and investments should be carefully evaluated rather than outright dismissed. However, their moderate stance means they might not strongly oppose this view, especially if empirical evidence supports it. 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.