Left’s Core Belief:

• Financial security is a right that should be ensured through government programs and redistribution of wealth.

The left seeks to minimize economic uncertainty through robust safety nets, regulations, and redistribution policies.

• Advocates for significant government involvement to create jobs through infrastructure projects, renewable energy investments, and public works programs.

• Supports raising the minimum wage, ensuring paid leave, and offering strong workplace protections to create equitable opportunities.

Liberals advocate for a progressive tax system where higher earners and wealthy individuals pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes.

Liberals often view government debt as an important mechanism for financing social services, infrastructure, and economic stimulus, especially during recessions.