Economics
17 claims · evidence for and against, weighted by source quality
Debate of the day · Economicsre-evaluated 15h ago
Government intervention is necessary to address the housing affordability crisis in major U.S. cities.
Leaning yes
In the news: Six federal actions to address housing crisis advanced by bipartisan ... · housingwire.com
Supports 55%
Against 45%
Evidence balance — weighted by source quality, not votes · 9 arguments
The issue is whether housing affordability problems in major U.S. cities require public action and, if so, which forms of action are justified by the available evidence. The claim turns both on whether private-market out…
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Government intervention is necessary to address the housing affordability crisis in major U.S. cities.
Leaning yes
The minimum wage should be $20 per hour nationally
Too close to call
Wealth taxes are the most effective way to reduce inequality
Leaning no
Subscription models are exploiting consumers
Leaning yes
Small businesses' increasing dependence on AI tools is necessary for their competitiveness against larger corporations.
Too close to call
Global Supply Chains Are Being Restructured Around Geopolitical Risk Rather Than Cost Efficiency
Leaning yes
Universal Basic Income (UBI) should be permanently implemented in regions where it has shown positive outcomes.
Too close to call
The U.S. should implement significant fiscal reforms to reduce its national debt.
Leaning yes
Central bank digital currencies increase government surveillance and control over individuals' financial transactions
Yes
Remote work reduces urban office real-estate demand
Too close to call
Student Loan Forgiveness Programs Have Had Limited Impact on Alleviating the Broader Student Debt Crisis
Too close to call
Four-day work weeks increase productivity
Too close to call
Universal basic income is economically feasible
Too close to call
Gig economy workers should be classified as employees
Too close to call
Tipping culture should be abolished
Leaning yes
Student loan forgiveness is good economic policy
Too close to call
Universal childcare would pay for itself
Leaning no
The evidence moved
Small businesses' increasing dependence on AI tools is necessary for their competitiveness against larger corporations.
Too close to call
Global Supply Chains Are Being Restructured Around Geopolitical Risk Rather Than Cost Efficiency
Leaning yes
Universal Basic Income (UBI) should be permanently implemented in regions where it has shown positive outcomes.
Too close to call