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Estimating the Risk of Modern Slavery in 2018

Gallup and Walk Free developed a methodology to estimate the prevalence of modern slavery using an innovative modeling approach.

Immigration Surges to Top of Most Important Problem List

The 22% of Americans who name immigration as the nation's most important problem is the highest percentage mentioning that issue in Gallup's history.

Ambition and Emigration Among Latin Americans

Surveys of 20 Latin American countries in 2007 reveal that respondents who express ambition or entrepreneurial tendencies are more likely to want to emigrate than those who do not express these inclinations. Widespread lack of confidence in ...

Americans Say Government, Economy Most Important Problems

Americans are most likely to name the economy in general (20%) or the government (19%) as the most important problem facing the country. Mentions of immigration increased from 7% in October to 13% this month.

Mentions of Economy as Top U.S. Problem Lowest Since 2007

The 8% of Americans naming the economy as the most important problem facing the nation is lower than at any point since 2007. Dissatisfaction with government remains the top problem.

Beyond the Election: Americans' Priorities for Their Elected Representatives

Much of the focus of pollsters and public opinion experts this election season is on the question of who is going to win control of the House and the Senate. Who is going to win is important, but a more lasting concern is what the public thinks ...

Europeans Most Negative Toward Immigration

Well before the flow of migrants into Europe reached crisis proportions this year, a Gallup study in 142 countries found Europeans were the most negative toward immigration. The majority (52%) said immigration should be decreased.

"Email" Defines Clinton; "Immigration" Defines Trump

Americans' recent reports of what they have heard and read about Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump center on "emails" for the former, and "immigration" for the latter.

Amid Immigration Debate, Americans' Views Ease Slightly

Americans remain more likely to say immigration should be decreased (45%) rather than kept at its present level (34%) or increased (17%), but the gap between the two most popular options has narrowed from a year ago.

Hispanics, Whites, Blacks Not in Complete Agreement on Illegal Immigration

Whites, blacks, and Hispanics share many views about illegal immigrants, including the belief that illegal immigrants take low-paying jobs Americans don't want and wide support for allowing a path to U.S. citizenship for illegal immigrants ...