Ideas For Democracy:  Goal #15

Right to know about government control of economy:  Directory of federal government subsidies. 

 

Citizens who want real democracy will actively support this policy and vote for trustworthy candidates who actively support this policy.

 

IFD - policy:  The taxpayers have a right to know how their tax money is being used to create customers and stimulate commerce and economic activities.  There are both direct and indirect subsidies of business activities, and purchasing power added to the economy that provides incomes to many business entities and in support of commercial and industrial activities.  A Directory of Government Business Subsidies should be maintained and available to the public at all times.  Examples appear below:

 

Direct Subsidies List:

Direct beneficiaries:                                        Program source:                      .

Farmers, agricultural industries                       Food Stamps program

grocery stores, supermarkets:

 

Landlords, rental property investors,              Aid to needy families, rent subsidies,

fuel providers, electric utilities                        economic services, welfare programs

 

Medical providers, hospitals,                          Medicare, Medicaid, aid to hospitals,

health clinics, families with elders                  Affordable health insurance programs

 

Families and extended families                      Social Security program

with grandparents, elders, persons                  Social Security Administration

with disabilities.  Rental property owners,

fuel and power providers.

Travel agencies, motels, auto sales

and retail sales.

 

Industrial and business investment indirect subsidies:   (further research pending)

Tax incentives

Protection of investments                               Invasion of foreign countries by

                                                                        Armed Forces of the United States