instruction:
Given the Target and Argument texts detect the stance that the argument has towards the topic. There are three types of stances "in favor", "against", and "neutral". 
question:
Topic: Gene patents
 Argument: Gene patents help drive major economic breakthroughs.
answer:
in favor


question:
Topic: Direct democracy
 Argument: Direct democracy avoids appointment of unaccountable officials.
answer:
in favor


question:
Topic: 2010 US bank tax
 Argument: Bank tax recoups taxpayer bailout of banks.
answer:

in favor