The latest Zogby poll where you have multiple choice options. For the most part this latest questionnaire relates to the recovery plan of president elect Obama.
When you hear the term ‘infrastructure projects,’ which of the following comes to mind? (CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY)
School improvements/modernization
Emergency Services (Fire, Medical)
Public Safety (Police)
Security/Terrorism Prevention
Bridges/Roads/Highways
Creation of Affordable Housing
Business Development/Job Creation
Environmental Programs/Environmental Protection
Public transportation/Rail/Buses
Construction of public buildings, stadiums, facilities, etc . . .
Increasing Broadband connectivity
Quality of life issues (Tourism/Arts/Cultural projects, parks, recreation)
None of the above
Not sure
How important do you believe infrastructure improvements are to the overall health of the local economy?
How important do you believe the health of your local economy is to the overall health of the national economy?
Do you believe your local economy is better off, worse off or about the same as the overall national economy?
Recently, President-elect Barack Obama announced a 25 billion dollar economic plan that would make federal money available for infrastructure and development projects that are currently in progress or which could begin within the coming months. The following questions are about the potential impact of this plan.
Please rate the importance of increased funding for each of the following-are they very important, somewhat important, or not very important, not at all important.
State Roads and highways
Local roads and city streets
Public transportation
Airport improvements
Train transportation-Freight rail and Amtrak
Water and wastewater improvements
Modernization of local public schools
Public and affordable housing improvements
Modernizing the energy grid infrastructure
Other public utilities (gas, cable, internet, broadband, etc . . .)
Increasing overall energy efficiency
Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with the following statements:
I believe the proposed economic plan will help create jobs in my city or community.
I believe the proposed economic plan will help stimulate the local economy.
I believe the proposed economic plan will help people like me.
How should the proposed economic plan above rank as a priority for the incoming Obama administration-should it be a high priority, a medium priority, a low priority or not a priority at all?
Which of the following statements best describes how you believe economic aid from the federal government should be distributed to ensure the quickest impact:
Statement A: “Mayors say that federal money should flow directly to the cities because they have a better understanding of their local needs.”
Statement B: “Governors say that federal money should flow directly to the state government because they have a better understanding of the needs of their state.”
An economic stimulus package will most likely be passed by Congress and signed into law by President-elect Obama within the first few months of his first term.
How important are each of the following groups when considering what you would like to see in an economic stimulus package?
State and local infrastructure projects
National and regional banks and large financial institutions
Specific industries impacted by the economic downturn (e.g., the Auto industry)
Small businesses and local banks
State and local governments to help them cover budget shortfalls
Homeowners for mortgage relief
Parents for help with college tuition payments
Those who are unemployed through an extension of unemployment benefits
Companies that agree to increase energy efficiency through modernization
Companies that agree to create jobs in the United States
The federal government has already enacted some economic stimulus measures including the financial bailout package. How would you rate the transparency of the economic stimulus measures to date?
Who do you trust most?
Local government
State government
Federal government
All equally
Not sure
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements:
I believe that by ‘going green’ and adopting more environmentally friendly policies my local government can have a positive impact on the local economy.
I believe that by ‘going green’ and adopting more environmentally friendly policies my local government can help create jobs.
I believe that by ‘going green’ and adopting more environmentally friendly policies my local government can make our local community more attractive for new business and development.
What is the most unexpected event of 2008? (Choose up to three)
GMAC auto loan freeze
Credit crisis/crunch
Record-high unemployment rates
Government bailout of Wall Street
Governor Sarah Palin’s appointment as Republican VP candidate
“Big three” American auto manufacturers facing bankruptcy
Housing market collapse
Gas prices skyrocket
Looking ahead, which of the following scenarios would you consider as the most “unexpected” events that could occur in 2009? (Choose up to three)
Stock market soars
Unemployment rate decreases
Credit becomes more available to consumers
Home sales surge
Gas prices stay low
Home and auto loans become more available
I win the lottery
I am struck by lightening
Are you worried about losing your job in 2009?
Yes
No
Consider the Connection to:
The Economic Pyramid
Where is the Economic Pyramid?
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