Steve Ballmer on Tax Reform, Combating Fake News

The video discusses the importance of evaluating government plans through historical context and accountability, focusing on goals like improving living standards and balancing the budget. It examines tax code simplification for companies like Microsoft, the impact of a proposed tax on offshore affiliates, and the challenges tech companies face in addressing fake news, emphasizing the need for government standards.

What is one of the key goals mentioned for evaluating economic plans?

• To enhance international trade

• To increase government spending

• To improve the standard of living

• To reduce taxes for corporations

What does the speaker wish to see more of in the economic plan?

• Increased military spending

• Support for low-income children

• Higher education funding

• More corporate tax cuts

What is suggested as a requirement for companies repatriating cash?

• Increasing executive salaries

• Reducing product prices

• Investing in foreign markets

• Hiring more people in the U.S.

What is the speaker's view on the proposed tax on offshore affiliates?

• It will lead to job losses

• It will significantly increase profits

• It is not a concern in the long run

• It will harm U.S. competitiveness

What is a suggested method for improving the handling of fake news by tech companies?

• Hiring more content creators

• Establishing government standards

• Developing new social media platforms

• Increasing advertising revenue