Plural center

The plural center gathers those who land near the middle of both axes: neither heavy intervention nor pure markets on the economy, neither great freedom nor great order on social matters. It can be real moderation or the average of firm but opposing views on different topics.

On the economy

A mix of market and social protection.

On personal freedoms

Balance between individual freedom and common rules.

Values it usually shares

Pragmatism and a search for balance
Gradual reform over rupture
A mix of market and social protection
Respect for institutions and debate

Associated currents

Moderate social democracy
Social liberalism
Moderate Christian democracy
Centrism and reformism

Its lean on the 12 dimensions

This is the region's typical tendency along the test's two axes, not a rule: each person combines different positions on each topic.

Freedom of Movement & Migration Middle position
Fiscal & Tax Policy Middle position
Free Speech & Press Middle position
International Trade Middle position
Privacy & State Surveillance Middle position
Property Rights & Contracts Middle position
Freedom of Religion & Conscience Middle position
Financial & Monetary System Middle position
Civil Rights & Lifestyle Choices Middle position
Labor & Market Regulation Middle position
Criminal Justice & Due Process Middle position
Government Spending & Subsidies Middle position

Nuances

Being in the middle of the map does not mean having no opinions: someone very liberal on the economy and strongly in favor of control on social matters, for example, can end up in the middle. That is why the result on each of the 12 dimensions matters.

Common criticisms

It is criticized that middle positions can dilute principles and leave unanswered the problems that call for clear decisions.

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