A new survey found that a majority backs increased taxes on the wealthy and large businesses to fund economic and lifestyle changes.
A recent survey of adult citizens in 18 of the world's largest economies revealed widespread support for tax reforms and broader political and economic changes.Conducted by Ipsos and commissioned by Earth4All and the Global Commons Alliance, the survey found that a significant majority back increased taxes on the wealthy and large businesses to fund critical economic and lifestyle changes.
Less popular proposals, such as universal basic income and investment in citizens' assemblies, still attracted support from about half of respondents.'The message to politicians could not be clearer. The vast majority of people we surveyed in the world's largest economies believe major immediate action is needed this decade to tackle climate change and protect nature. At the same time, many feel the economy is not working for them and want political and economic reform.
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