Gallup Week-in-Review
Read about the state of education in the U.S., Americans' perceptions of taxes in their state, global approval of U.S. leadership, and more in this week's review.
Job Loss Would Quickly Lead to Hardship for Many in U.S.
April 18, 2014
Four in 10 U.S. workers say they could go no more than a month before experiencing financial hardship if they lost their job. However, relatively few workers, 16%, think it is likely they would lose their job.
On Economy, Americans Less Confident in Federal Leaders
April 17, 2014
Less than half of Americans (42%) have confidence in President Barack Obama on the economy -- the lowest figure Gallup has on record for Obama. New lows were also found for Democratic (35%) and Republican leaders in Congress (24%).
Newly Insured in 2014 Represent About 4% of U.S. Adults
April 16, 2014
Four percent of Americans are newly insured this year. About half of this group obtained their new health insurance through a health exchange, and half got it using some other mechanism.
VIDEOS
Americans Sold on Real Estate as Best Long-Term Investment
April 17, 2014
Americans now say real estate is the best choice for long-term investments over gold and stocks. Lower-income Americans, however, still favor gold. Younger Americans are divided on what is the best option.
Gallup Business Journal
Seven Things Great Employers Do (That Others Don't)
April 15, 2014
Gallup has uncovered seven unusual, innovative, and proven tactics to create productive and profitable working environments. You're not likely to find these ideas elsewhere.
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Gallup Business Journal
Seven Things Great Employers Do (That Others Don't)
April 15, 2014
Gallup has uncovered seven unusual, innovative, and proven tactics to create productive and profitable working environments. You're not likely to find these ideas elsewhere.
Not Enough Students Are Success-Ready
April 10, 2014
According to a recent study, only 33% of U.S. students are success-ready. Here's how schools can foster students' crucial hope for the future and increase their overall well-being.
Last Week's Top Stories
State Tax Gripes: Highest in New York Tri-State region, lowest in Wyoming
Good Grade: North Dakota residents most positive about their schools
Higher Marks: Americans' trust in online higher education is rising
Fruits and Vegetables: Anchorage still ranks last in U.S. for easy access
Bouncing Back: Global approval of U.S. leadership rises to 46%
Politics
As Taxes Rise, Half in U.S. Say Middle-Income Pay Too Much
April 14, 2014
As taxes increase for some Americans, nearly half in the U.S. say middle-income Americans pay too much in taxes, an increase from last year. Meanwhile, 23% say lower-income people pay too little, a near-record high.
More Than Half of Americans Say Federal Taxes Too High
April 14, 2014
A majority of Americans, 52%, say the amount of federal income taxes they have to pay is too high, the highest reading since 2008. Furthermore, the percentage who say their taxes are fair is the lowest since 2001.
Economy
On Economy, Americans Less Confident in Federal Leaders
April 17, 2014
Less than half of Americans (42%) have confidence in President Barack Obama on the economy -- the lowest figure Gallup has on record for Obama. New lows were also found for Democratic (35%) and Republican leaders in Congress (24%).
Americans Sold on Real Estate as Best Long-Term Investment
April 17, 2014
Americans now say real estate is the best choice for long-term investments over gold and stocks. Lower-income Americans, however, still favor gold. Younger Americans are divided on what is the best option.
Well-Being
Higher Fines Compel Uninsured Americans to Sign Up
April 16, 2014
More uninsured adults would be willing to sign up for health insurance as penalty fines increase. However, this effect differs depending on the amount of the fine.
Uninsured Rate Drops More in States Embracing Health Law
April 16, 2014
The uninsured rate in states that have chosen to expand Medicaid and set up their own marketplace exchanges based on the 2010 healthcare law has declined by three times as much as the rate in states that have not.
World
U.S. Tops Other Global Leaders in Approval
April 11, 2014
The leadership of the U.S. received higher approval ratings worldwide in 2013 than the leadership of Germany, the European Union, China, and Russia.
Global Image of U.S. Leadership Rebounds
April 10, 2014
After hitting a low point at the end of President Barack Obama's first term, U.S. leadership ratings worldwide rallied in 2013 as he began his second.
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