Beck Personality Disorder Test
take the test1. Do you believe in a free market economy with minimal government intervention?
2. Should the government set minimum wage standards?
3. Should the government provide universal healthcare?
4. Should the government break up monopolies to foster competition?
5. Should the government be involved in controlling inflation and managing the economy?
6. Do you believe that the free market is the most efficient way to allocate resources?
7. Do you support progressive taxes (the rich should pay a higher tax rate)?
8. Should the government provide subsidies to struggling industries?
9. Do you support government-funded retirement?
10. Should the government be responsible for providing public education?
Why is the "left" vs "right" division no longer enough?
The classical linear scale is one-dimensional and fails to distinguish between economic and social liberties. For instance, it cannot differentiate between authoritarian communists and libertarian socialists. Using two axes allows for the separation of state economic regulation from personal freedom issues.
What does it mean to be a "centrist" on the political compass?
Centrists are individuals with moderate views who do not support radical market reforms or total state control. On the graph, they are located near the intersection of the axes, representing a balance between different ideologies depending on the specific context.
Does "authoritarianism" in the test mean supporting a dictatorship?
In the context of the political compass, authoritarianism refers to the belief that state institutions should have enough power to maintain social order and stability. It is not necessarily support for tyranny, but rather a preference for collective and state interests over absolute individual liberty.
