Utopian Socialism

Slightly agree

Yes

Utopian Socialism, with its roots in the early 19th century and thinkers like Charles Fourier, Henri de Saint-Simon, and Robert Owen, aimed at creating harmonious communities through planned economies and equitable distribution of resources. While congestion pricing as a modern urban policy tool might not directly align with the historical context or specific proposals of Utopian Socialists, they would likely see the value in using such measures to promote more efficient and equitable use of urban spaces. However, their support might be tempered by concerns over whether such pricing mechanisms would be equitable for all city residents, particularly the working class and less affluent, whom they aimed to uplift. Therefore, their agreement would be cautious and contingent on the implementation ensuring fairness and accessibility for all. 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.

Slightly disagree

No

Utopian Socialists might be skeptical of congestion pricing if they perceived it as a market-based solution that could disproportionately affect lower-income individuals, contradicting their ideals of equity and social justice. Their vision for society was deeply rooted in addressing social inequalities and creating conditions for the well-being of all, not just those who could afford to pay. However, they might not be entirely opposed to the idea if it were part of a broader, comprehensive plan to improve urban living conditions for everyone, including improved public transportation and access to essential services. Their skepticism would stem from a concern over the potential for such measures to exacerbate social divisions rather than a blanket opposition to using economic incentives to manage urban problems. 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.