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Americans' Economic Worries: Jobs, Debt, and Politicians
Few Americans say their economic worries focus on international issues or inequality
January 12, 2012
Americans name jobs, the national debt, continuing economic decline, outsourcing, and politicians' bickering -- including President Obama and Congress -- when asked to say what worries them most about the national economy at this time.
In U.S., High Gas Prices May Make Many Get Fuel-Efficient Cars
Roughly 7 in 10 Americans would not move or change jobs, no matter how high prices go
May 23, 2011
One in three Americans say they would replace their vehicle with a more fuel-efficient one if gas prices keep rising but don't go above the $5-per-gallon range. Americans are more likely to deal with high gas prices in this way than to say they would take mass transit, buy an electric car, move, or change jobs.
Editor-in-Chief Insights: Gas Price Concerns and Predictions
May 19, 2011
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport discusses the effect of high gas prices on Americans' lives and how high Americans think gas prices will go.
Americans' Expectation for 2011 Peak Gas Price Rises to $4.52
Majority think higher gas prices are permanent
May 19, 2011
As gas prices have risen, so have Americans' expectations of how high they will rise. Americans currently report paying an average of $4 per gallon and expect prices to rise to an average of $4.52 this year, higher than the $4.36 peak they estimated in March.
High Gas Prices Cause Lifestyle Changes for Many Americans
Slight majority report making major lifestyle changes, 67% experiencing hardship
May 18, 2011
High gas prices involve more than staggering bills at the gas pump; for 53% of Americans, they mean making major lifestyle changes. Segments of the public are driving less, consolidating errands, buying cars that are more fuel efficient, and economizing on other household expenses.
Americans' Economic Concerns Reach Two-Year High
Economy in general and unemployment are top specific economic concerns
May 16, 2011
Three in four Americans name some type of economic issue as the "most important problem" facing the country today -- the highest net mentions of the economy in two years. The economy in general (35%) and unemployment (22%) are Americans' top two concerns, with the federal budget deficit in third (12%).
Gas Prices
Now, thinking about the cost of gasoline, do you think the current rise in gas prices represents -- [a temporary fluctuation in prices, or a more permanent change in prices]?
U.S. Oil Drilling Gains Favor With Americans
Support for offshore drilling and oil exploration in Alaska reach new highs
March 14, 2011
A solid majority of Americans -- 60% -- favor expanding offshore oil drilling in U.S. coastal areas, up from 50% last May. At the same time, a record-high 49% favor opening the Alaskan wilderness to oil exploration.
Editor-in-Chief Insights: Americans' Gas Price Predictions
March 11, 2011
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport discusses Americans' predictions for how high the price of gas will go this year and their current level of concern about this issue.
Americans' Concern About Economy Rises to 12-Month High
Mentions of federal budget deficit and gas prices edge higher in March
March 10, 2011
The economy continues to weigh heavily on Americans' minds, with 72% naming at least one economic issue as the nation's most important problem. This is the highest net mention of the economy seen in a year, fueled in part by rising concerns about the federal budget deficit and gas prices.
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