Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

Economy and Globalization

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
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
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
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
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
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
Belarusians Ponder Mass Privatizations
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Almost half of adults in Belarus are opposed to opening the country’s many state-owned companies to private enterprises, according to a poll by the Independent Institute for Social, Economic and Political Studies (IISEPS). 48.2 per cent of respondents think the majority of the country’s large-scale enterprises should remain in the government’s hands, while 39.7 per cent would agree with privatizing most of them. Jul 20, 2008
South Koreans Want Street Protests to End
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The majority of people in South Korea think street protests against a decision to allow American beef imports should stop, according to a poll by Gallup Korea published in Chosun Ilbo. 57.2 per cent of respondents agree with this view, while 37.9 per cent think the demonstrations should continue. Jul 7, 2008
South Koreans Want U.S. Trade Deal Reviewed
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The vast majority of people in South Korea want their country to reconsider the terms of a potential free trade deal with the United States, according to a poll by Research Plus published in The Hankyoreh. 78.2 per cent of respondents think it is necessary to renegotiate the bilateral pact before it is officially enacted. May 28, 2008
Americans Doubtful of Free Trade Benefits
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in the United States think free trade policies have not been beneficial to their country, according to a poll by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press. 48 per cent of respondents believe commerce pacts like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the policies of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are bad for the U.S., while 35 per cent disagree. May 13, 2008
More in New Zealand Back Free Trade with China
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Support for a free trade agreement with China has increased in New Zealand, according to a poll by DigiPoll published in the New Zealand Herald. 49.1 per cent of respondents are in favour of striking a bilateral deal with the Asian country, up 4.4 points since March. May 12, 2008
Canadians Ponder Free Trade Deal with China
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Adults in Canada are divided on whether their country should seek a commerce deal with China if the United States attempts to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies for the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. 45 per cent of respondents agree with the idea, while 41 per cent disagree. Apr 26, 2008
Americans Assess Environment, Economic Growth
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - The views of adults in the United States on conservation appear to be shifting, according to a poll by Gallup released by USA Today. 49 per cent of respondents think the protection of the environment should be given priority even at the risk of curbing economic growth, down six points in a year. Apr 4, 2008
New Zealanders Assess Free Trade with China
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Many people in New Zealand are in favour of signing a free trade deal with China, according to a poll by DigiPoll published in the New Zealand Herald. 44.7 per cent of respondents support the agreement, while 32.4 per cent oppose it. Apr 3, 2008
Americans Nix Help for Banks and Borrowers
(Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Most people in the United States think their federal government should not actively intervene in the current mortgage crisis, according to a poll by Rasmussen Reports. 53 per cent of respondents think the federal administration should not help homeowners who borrowed more than they could afford, and 61 per cent feel the same way about banks that made bad loans. Mar 30, 2008
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