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This house opposes the use of the Modern Monetary Theory to justify higher deficit spending for infrastructure investment.
Infoslide

Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is an economic idea that says countries that issue their own money — like the Philippines or the U.S. — can never truly "run out" of it, unlike a household or business. According to MMT, these governments can spend more and run higher deficits by printing money, as long as inflation stays under control. Instead of focusing on reducing budget deficits, MMT says the goal of government spending should be to keep inflation stable and ensure full employment.

Xavier Cup 12 · Round 4 · 2025-05-25
This house, as a young orphan, would rather be sent to foster families than to an orphanage
Infoslide

For the purposes of this debate, foster families are families which foster orphans for a limited period during childhood - often 2-4 years - for which they receive financial remuneration from the government. When an orphan’s stay at one foster family ends, they are moved to another. Wherever an orphan is assigned within the foster system - either to foster families or to an orphanage - they are eligible for adoption.

Kings College London Pre- EUDC 2025 · Novice Final · 2025-05-24
This house regrets the glorification of the "never give up" narrative in modern society.
Wego Debate Open 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-05-24
This house as the animal welfare movement, would prioritize advocating for legally binding welfare reforms for farmed animals over advocating for reduced meat consumption
Waterloo Spring HST 2025 · Junior Semifinals · 2025-05-24
This House Opposes the increased prevalence of remote work.
- Labor
- Economics
- Social Policy
- Cities
Utrecht Open 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-05-24
This House Regrets the emphasis on individual responsibility* in combating climate change. *e.g. reducing meat consumption, replacing car use with cycling, reduce/reuse/recycle.
Utrecht Open 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-05-24
This House Believes That the internet has done more harm than good.
Utrecht Open 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-05-24
This house opposes universities restricting freedom of expression beyond what is already considered illegal by the state.
Wego Debate Open 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-05-24
This house believes that family youtube channels that heavily feature children have done more harm than good.
Wego Debate Open 2025 · Gold Grand Final · 2025-05-24
This house would eliminate gifted & talented programs in schools
Waterloo Spring HST 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-05-24
This house would institute a Land Value Tax
Infoslide

A land value tax is an annual tax on land based on the value of the land itself. The value of the land excludes the value of any buildings or improvements on the property. The tax is paid by the owner of the land.

New Zealand Schools' Debating Championships 2025 · Round 6 · 2025-05-23
This House prefers a world without religious marriage
- Law
- Religion
- Social Policy
- Culture
Infoslide

Religious marriage is a form of marriage that is conducted, recognized, and often solemnized according to the rules, traditions, and customs of a particular religion. While a religious marriage can also be legally recognized by the state in many countries (especially when the officiant is licensed), in some places, it must be registered separately with civil authorities to be legally binding.

DTU Summers Pre-UADC 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-05-17
This house would make the inclusion of local languages in Philippine national news broadcasting mandatory
Archer Schools Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-05-17
In countries with conscription (e.g. Pakistan, Turkey, Israel, Ukraine), This house opposes faith integration into the military
Infoslide

For the purposes of this debate, faith integration refers to the entrance of religious institutions into the military. This includes, but is not limited to, nominating members of the clergy for dedicated military positions and incorporating religious rituals into the daily lives of recruits.

Vienna Intervarsity 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-05-17
In developing countries, this House supports the expansion of shadow banking services
Infoslide

The shadow banking system consists of lenders, brokers, and other credit intermediaries who fall outside the realm of traditional regulated banking. It is generally unregulated and not subject to the same kinds of risk, liquidity, and capital restrictions as traditional banks are. Examples of intermediaries not subject to regulation include hedge funds, unlisted derivatives, blockchains, and other unlisted instruments. Examples of unregulated activities by regulated institutions include credit default swaps and collateral loan obligations.

DTU Summers Pre-UADC 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-05-17
M2: This House supports political centrism as a dominant political ideology
DTU Summers Pre-UADC 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-05-17
This House believes that universities that have historically been set up by religious orders (Jesuits, Franciscans, Dominicans, Muhammadiyah, etc.) should actively distance themselves from their religious affiliations as opposed to integrating their religious philosophy into their education environments
DTU Summers Pre-UADC 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-05-17
M-B: This House supports political centrism as a dominant political ideology
DTU Summers Pre-UADC 2025 · Open Semi Finals · 2025-05-17
This house would prioritize climate resilience over economic growth in disaster-prone developing nations
Archer Schools Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Semifinals · 2025-05-17
This house regrets the reliance on pro-immigration policies as a primary solution in countries facing declining birth rates
Archer Schools Asian Parliamentary 2025 · Quarterfinals · 2025-05-17