Telecommuting Initiative is a policy in Democracy 3 that encourages citizens to work from home. This reduces car usage and can put less pressure on infrastructure.
Description[]
Telecommuting, or 'working from home' is seen as desirable because it reduces the pressure on the transport infrastructure, and can be an improvement to people's quality of life. It's also welcomed by parents. This policy gives tax incentives to companies supporting this option.
Political Capital[]
Introduction cost[]
2
Cancel cost[]
6
Raise cost[]
0
Lower cost[]
3
Costs[]
110 to 900, scales with GDP (40%-100% cost)
Implementation Time[]
1
Effects[]
Voter groups[]
- Commuter happiness, +5% to +20%
- Commuter membership, -5% to -15%
- Parents happiness, +7% to +14%
- Trade Unionist happiness, +5% to +10%
Simulation values[]
- Car Usage, -5% to -15%