Americans Rely Less on Credit Cards Than in Previous Years
April 25, 2014
Americans generally rely less on their credit cards now than in previous Gallup polls since 2001. They own fewer cards than in recent years, and more credit card owners say they pay their bill in full each month.
Montanans, Alaskans Say States Among Top Places to Live
April 24, 2014
When asked to rate their state as a place to live, three in four Montanans (77%) and Alaskans (77%) say their state is the best or one of the best. Those in Rhode Island (18%) and Illinois (19%) have the least praise for their states.
Optimism for Rising U.S. Home Values Is Highest Since 2007
April 24, 2014
Fifty-six percent of Americans expect home prices to increase in their local area, the highest percentage holding this view since 2006. Also, 74% of Americans say it is a good time to buy a house, one of the highest readings to date.
Americans' Ratings of Their Personal Finances Inch Up
April 23, 2014
Americans continue to become more positive about their personal financial situations, with an increase in those who rate their finances as excellent or good and those who say they have enough money to live comfortably.
Gallup Business Journal
Can You Really Manage Engagement Without Managers?
April 24, 2014
Zappos may soon find out, as the online retailer is eliminating the traditional manager role. But the decision leaves many unanswered questions.
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Gallup Business Journal
Can You Really Manage Engagement Without Managers?
April 24, 2014
Zappos may soon find out, as the online retailer is eliminating the traditional manager role. But the decision leaves many unanswered questions.
What's More Important: Talent or Engagement?
April 22, 2014
Like many companies, retailer ANN INC. didn't know which was more crucial for high-performing managers and employees. A Gallup study offered illuminating answers.
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Politics
One in Four in U.S. Are Solidly Skeptical of Global Warming
April 22, 2014
A special Gallup analysis categorizes 39% of Americans as "Concerned Believers" on the issue of human-induced global warming. Another 36% are the "Mixed Middle," while 25% are "Cool Skeptics."
Global Warming or Climate Change: Is There a Difference?
April 22, 2014
In a guest commentary for Gallup, Riley Dunlap, Regents Professor of Sociology at Oklahoma State University, explores differences in Americans' views when they hear the terms "climate change" and "global warming."
Economy
Optimism for Rising U.S. Home Values Is Highest Since 2007
April 24, 2014
Fifty-six percent of Americans expect home prices to increase in their local area, the highest percentage holding this view since 2006. Also, 74% of Americans say it is a good time to buy a house, one of the highest readings to date.
Americans' Ratings of Their Personal Finances Inch Up
April 23, 2014
Americans continue to become more positive about their personal financial situations, with an increase in those who rate their finances as excellent or good and those who say they have enough money to live comfortably.
Well-Being
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.
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.
World
Corruption Concerns All Generations of Indian Voters
April 14, 2014
Corruption is a major issue in India's ongoing election, with 75% of Indian adults saying it is widespread in their government. This issue crosses generations, indicating India's bulging young population has the same concerns as its elders.
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.
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