Topics At A Glance: Economy

Current State of the Nation's Economy

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Would you describe the state of the nation's economy these days as: excellent, good, not so good, or poor?

Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index Poll, [Oct, 2012]

Would you describe the state of the nation's economy these days as: excellent, good, not so good, or poor?

Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index Poll, [Oct, 2012]

Would you describe the state of the nation's economy these days as: excellent, good, not so good, or poor?

Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index Poll, [Oct, 2012]

Future of the Nation's Economy

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A year from now, do you expect the national economy to be better than it is today, the same as it is today, or worse than it is today?

American Research Group Poll, [Nov, 2012]

During the next twelve months, do you think that the nation's economy will get better, get worse, or stay about the same?

Sample: National registered voters
NBC News/Wall Street Journal Poll, [Oct, 2012]

A year from now, do you expect the national economy to be better than it is today, the same as it is today, or worse than it is today?

American Research Group Poll, [Oct, 2012]

Current State Of Personal Finances

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Would you describe the state of your own personal finances these days as: excellent, good, not so good, or poor?

Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index Poll, [Oct, 2012]

Would you describe the state of your own personal finances these days as: excellent, good, not so good, or poor?

Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index Poll, [Oct, 2012]

Would you describe the state of your own personal finances these days as: excellent, good, not so good, or poor?

Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index Poll, [Oct, 2012]

Job Loss as a Result of Economic Conditions

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Thinking of the last 6 months--that is, since August of 2011--have you or has someone in your family lost a job as a result of economic conditions, or not?

Associated Press/Gfk Poll, [Feb, 2012]

And thinking of the last 6 months--that is, since August of 2011--has someone you know personally, other than a family member, lost a job as a result of economic conditions, or not?

Associated Press/Gfk Poll, [Feb, 2012]

Thinking of the last 6 months--that is, since June of 2011--have you or has someone in your family lost a job as a result of economic conditions, or not?

Associated Press/Gfk Poll, [Dec, 2011]

Worried About The Economy

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How do you feel about...the direction of the nation's economy over the next few years--very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all?

Note: Asked of Registered voters
ABC News/Washington Post Poll, [Sep, 2012]

(Next, I'm going to read a list of problems facing the country. For each one, please tell me if you personally worry about this problem a great deal, a fair amount, only a little, or not at all.) How much do you worry about...the economy?

Gallup Poll, [Mar, 2012]

(Please tell me whether you are worried or not worried about each of the following happening.) How about that...the economy will get worse rather than better over the next twelve months?

Gallup Poll, [Jan, 2012]

2008-2011 Financial Crisis

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As you may know, last year (2011) Congress and the President (Barack Obama) agreed to a program to reduce the federal deficit that some people call the 'fiscal cliff.' Unless Congress and the President reach an agreement within the next few weeks, tax rates will automatically rise in January (2013) for almost all Americans and major spending cuts will automatically occur next year in most government spending programs, including military programs....If those automatic tax increases and spending cuts occur next year, do you think that would cause a crisis, major problems, minor problems, or no problems at all for the United States?

CNN/ORC International Poll, [Nov, 2012]

(As you may know, last year (2011) Congress and the President (Barack Obama) agreed to a program to reduce the federal deficit that some people call the 'fiscal cliff.' Unless Congress and the President reach an agreement within the next few weeks, tax rates will automatically rise in January (2013) for almost all Americans and major spending cuts will automatically occur next year in most government spending programs, including military programs.)...And if those automatic tax increases and spending cuts occur next year, do you think that would affect your personal financial situation a great deal, some, not much, or not at all?

CNN/ORC International Poll, [Nov, 2012]

Let me read you a list of doubts about Barack Obama. Regardless of how you voted (in the 2012 presidential election), which three describe the most important reasons not to vote for Barack Obama?...Increased deficit and size of government, Obamacare, cut Medicare by 700 billion dollars to pay for a health reform plan no one wanted, his economic plans failed, bailed out big banks while doing nothing to help homeowners, paid off union supporters in the auto bailout and failed clean-energy projects, hurt small businesses with taxes and regulations, failed to change Washington and break gridlock, support for abortion rights, America would not be the same if Obama had second term, America less respected under Obama

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32		Increased deficit and size of government
31		Obamacare
23		Cut Medicare by 700 billion dollars to pay for a health reform plan no one wanted
21		His economic plans failed
20		Bailed out big banks while doing nothing to help homeowners
19		Paid off union supporters in the auto bailout and failed clean-energy projects
19		Hurt small businesses with taxes and regulations
17		Failed to change Washington and break gridlock
17		Support for abortion rights
15		America would not be the same if Obama had second term
13		America less respected under Obama
3		Other (Vol.)
16		All (Vol.)
5		None (Vol.)
2		Don't know/Refused

Sample: National voters
Note: Asked of those who voted for Mitt Romney/Other candidate and did not consider voting for Obama
Democracy Corps/Public Campaign Action Fund Poll, [Nov, 2012]

Unemployment

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(Regardless of which (2012) presidential (election) candidate you preferred, do you think the Obama administration will or will not be able to do each of the following?) How about...reduce unemployment?

Gallup/USA Today Poll, [Nov, 2012]

Over the past few years, Washington leaders have tried to address the problem of high unemployment, without much success. Which one of the following do you think is the main reason unemployment remains high?...Neither Democrats nor Republicans in Washington have come up with any good ideas to reduce unemployment so far. There have been good ideas, but fighting between Democrats and Republicans has blocked needed government action. There is not much Washington leaders can do to reduce unemployment through policy or legislation.

United Technologies/National Journal Congressional Connection Poll, [Oct, 2012]

Regardless of how you intend to vote (for president in 2012), which candidate do you think would do a better job handling each of the following issues--Barack Obama or Mitt Romney? Which candidate would do a better job handling the economy and unemployment?

Note: Likely voters
CBS News/New York Times Poll, [Oct, 2012]

From the Archives

Do you think the nation's economy is: getting better, staying the same, or getting worse?

ABC News/Washington Post Poll, [May, 1985]

In your view, how important is it that actions be taken to reduce the federal budget deficit--very important, somewhat important, or not important at all?

Time/Yankelovich Clancy Shulman Poll, [Feb, 1988]

(Regardless of which (2004) presidential candidate you support, please tell me if you trust...George W. Bush or John Kerry to do a better job handling each of the following issues.) What about...American jobs and foreign competition? Which do you trust to do a better job handling this issue...Bush or Kerry?

Note: Registered voters
Princeton Survey Research Associates International/Newsweek Poll, [Jul, 2004]