Issue Watch
Track global public opinion on current issues.
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Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch
Economy and Globalization
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Swiss Ponder American-Style Bank Bail-Outs
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - People in Switzerland are divided on whether the government should follow the American example and bail out banks if they were to collapse, according to a poll by Isopublic. 46.9 per cent of respondents would agree with a rescue plan, while 45 per cent would reject it. Oct 4, 2008
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Canadians Foresee Deficit, Recession Next Year
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada are concerned about their country’s financial status, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies for Corus Radio. 79 per cent of respondents expect a decline in property values across Canada, and 70 per cent think it is likely that the federal government will run a deficit. Oct 4, 2008
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Economic Recession, Depression Expected in U.S.
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States keep gloomy views about their economy, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 36 per cent of respondents claim the U.S. economy is in a recession, while 33 per cent believe it is in a depression. Oct 3, 2008
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French Clearly Worried About Financial Crisis
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in France are concerned about the effects of the financial crisis in the United States, according to a poll by Ifop published in Le Journal du Dimanche. 81 per cent of respondents are worried about the French economy. Sep 28, 2008
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Let Companies Pay for Mistakes, Say Americans
- (Angus Reid Globall Monitor) - Half of adults in the United States question whether their government should step in and rescue the financial markets, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 50 per cent of respondents think the companies that made mistakes should go bankrupt, while 30 per cent favour government intervention. Sep 27, 2008
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Americans Affected by Economic Slowdown
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are clearly concerned about their financial status, according to a poll by Bloomberg and the Los Angeles Times. 50 per cent of respondents feel less secure financially than they did six months ago, and 42 per cent claim to be worse off than they were four years ago. Sep 26, 2008
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Few Americans Embrace Bail-Out Proposal
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Few adults in the United States are convinced about the proposal for the federal government to purchase up to $700 billion U.S. in assets from finance companies, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. Only 28 per cent of respondents favour the plan. Sep 25, 2008
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National Economy Not Sound, Say Americans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in the United States are clearly worried about the state of their country’s finances, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 60 per cent of respondents believe the U.S. economy is not fundamentally sound, and 37 per cent blame private corporations for the current problems on Wall Street. Sep 21, 2008
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Economic Outlook Worsens in Canada
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Fewer adults in Canada are satisfied with their country’s financial standing, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 59 per cent of respondents rate the economic conditions in Canada as good or very good, down eight points since July. Sep 18, 2008
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Canadians Keep Steady Views on Economy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many adults in Canada keep positive views on their country’s financial situation, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 67 per cent of respondents rate the economic conditions in Canada as good or very good, while 30 per cent deem them bad or very bad. Jul 29, 2008
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Britons Think Brown Wrecked Economy
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in Britain think the country’s financial status has been negatively affected during the tenure of Gordon Brown, according to a poll by Populus published in The Times. 82 per cent of respondents say the economy has changed for the worse since Brown became prime minister. Jul 24, 2008
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Unemployment is Key Challenge for Paraguayans
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in Paraguay want the new government to focus on creating more jobs, according to a poll by GEO and Transparencia Paraguay. 38.6 per cent of respondents think unemployment should the main priority for the administration. Jul 23, 2008
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Belarusians Nix Adopting Russian Rouble
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in Belarus are against adopting the Russian currency to simplify transactions between the bi-national union, according to a poll by the Independent Institute for Social, Economic and Political Studies (IISEPS). 66.7 per cent of respondents disagree with the Russian rouble becoming the unified currency—especially if only Russia is allowed to issue it. Jul 23, 2008
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Canadians Appear Conflicted by Globalization
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada hold complex views on globalization, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 68 per cent of respondents claim globalization has led to job losses in the country, but 62 per cent think it is beneficial to Canada’s economy. Jul 22, 2008
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Many Canadians Want to Renegotiate NAFTA
- (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for the reassessment of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has increased in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 52 per cent of respondents think their country should do whatever is necessary to renegotiate the terms of the commerce deal, up seven points since March. Jul 22, 2008