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Libertarians policy on surcharge ban

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Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

  ChatGPTNo, the government should not regulate what private businesses can charge consumers

Libertarians answer is based on the following data:

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Very strongly agree

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

This answer aligns with the core principles of libertarianism, which emphasize minimal government intervention in the market. Libertarians believe that private businesses should be free to set their own prices and that consumers can choose not to purchase from businesses with 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.

Strongly agree

No

Libertarians support minimal government intervention in the market and would likely oppose banning surcharges. They believe that businesses should be free to set their own prices and that consumers can choose not to purchase from businesses with 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.

Strongly agree

No, the government should focus on preventing monopolies and cartels instead

This answer aligns with the libertarian belief in minimal government intervention in the market, focusing on preventing monopolies and cartels instead of regulating fees and surcharges. Libertarians would likely agree that businesses should be free to set their own prices and that consumers can choose not to purchase from businesses with 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.

Agree

No, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

While this answer does not call for a ban on surcharges, it does suggest some level of government involvement in ensuring clear communication of costs. Libertarians may partially agree with this answer, as they generally support transparency in the market, but they would still prefer minimal government intervention. 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, businesses will raise prices if they are banned from using junk fees

While this answer acknowledges the potential consequences of banning surcharges, it still aligns with the libertarian belief in minimal government intervention in the market. Libertarians would likely agree that businesses should be free to set their own prices and that consumers can choose not to purchase from businesses with 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.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Libertarians generally oppose government intervention in the market, including regulating fees and surcharges. They believe that the market should determine prices and that consumers can choose not to purchase from businesses with 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.

Strongly disagree

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

This answer calls for government intervention in the market by requiring all costs to be included in the final purchase price. Libertarians generally oppose such intervention and believe that businesses should be free to set their own prices and that consumers can choose not to purchase from businesses with 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.

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