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More Americans side with workers than with automakers in the latest UAW strike
When asked broadly about disputes between union workers and company management, Americans are more likely to side with workers: 50% say they normally favor workers in such disputes, while just 15% say they typically side with company management.
13 days agoArticle
Which technologies do Americans associate with AI?
Of the technologies asked about, Americans are most likely to say that "a chatbot that immediately answers customer questions" is an example of AI, with 76% identifying it as such.
about 1 month agoArticle
Few Americans are aware of growth in the number of U.S. jobs
Americans are nearly twice as likely to say the economy is shrinking rather than growing (38% vs. 21%); 44% say it is currently in recession, and another 22% believe a recession is somewhat or very likely in the next year.
about 2 months agoArticle
Americans’ rankings of 30 occupations
The occupations Americans think have the most positive impact tend to be seen as underpaid. Politicians, CEOs, and professional athletes are seen as the most overpaid but rank near the bottom for positive impact.
3 months agoArticle
Two-thirds of Americans say it’s difficult to find affordable housing in their area
Many Americans are paying a lot for housing, worrying about housing costs, and having trouble finding affordable housing in their areas.
3 months agoArticle
Half of Americans believe that government inflation statistics understate the problem
Most believe that the government was wrong when it reported a 3% inflation rate last week — the lowest official inflation rate since 2021: 53% say the actual rate is higher than 3%.
3 months agoArticle
Economic indicators are positive or mixed. Economic opinion indicators remain negative
Most Americans (57%) say that "the prices of goods and services you buy" is the best measure of how the national economy is doing. Far fewer name "the unemployment rate and jobs report" (15%), "your personal finances" (10%), or "the stock market index" (6%).
3 months agoArticle
More Americans now blame inflation on large corporations than did so last October
Since October 2022, the share of Americans who say that "large corporations seeking maximum profits" deserve "a lot" of blame for inflation has risen 9 points, to 61% from 52%.
3 months agoArticle
Who are you supposed to tip in 2023? Here’s what Americans and Europeans say
Americans and Germans rank at the top of the tipping tables across all nine of the services we asked about.
4 months agoArticle
Which sectors of the economy do Americans think are liberal and conservative?
Workers in certain sectors — such as cannabis and entertainment — are viewed by most Americans as predominantly liberal, while workers in other sectors — such as firearms, oil, and gas — are more likely to be viewed as conservative.
6 months agoArticle
Which jobs do Americans think should require a college degree?
Majorities favor college degrees for careers that directly affect public safety or health, such as airline pilots and dental hygienists. Traditional trade jobs such as electricians, plumbers, and truck drivers, were less likely to be seen as requiring a degree.
6 months agoArticle
US Biggest Brand Movers
Using the powerful YouGov BrandIndex, the top 10 biggest brand movers are determined across 13 metrics within media consumption, brand health, and purchase intent.
6 months agoArticle
Which occupations do Americans think will be most affected by advances in AI?
The largest percentages believe that AI will decrease the number of jobs available in the fields of manufacturing, customer service, and retail sales.
6 months agoArticle
Americans' rankings of 40 college majors
A recent YouGov poll asked Americans to evaluate 40 college majors on three dimensions: earnings potential, personal interest, and well-roundedness.
7 months agoArticle
Would U.S. adults rather have a low-paying job that they love or a high-paying job that they hate?
While most Americans who are older than 55 (59%) say that they would take a low-paying job they love over a high-paying job they hate, that preference decreases with age.
7 months agoArticle
Which industries do Americans think should be more regulated?
Pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence, and social media top the list of industries Americans believe should be more regulated. Cannabis is the most divisive industry polled, with roughly equal shares saying it should be more and less regulated.
7 months agoArticle
How common do Americans think nepotism is in 10 fields of work?
The poll, which asked Americans how common nepotism is in 10 fields of work, finds that the practice is seen as especially widespread in politics, as well as in business and acting.
7 months agoArticle
How Americans evaluate Social Security, Medicare, and six other entitlement programs
Many of these programs are popular with Republicans and Democrats alike — with starker partisan division about funding and what it takes to qualify for the programs.
8 months agoArticle
What concerns Americans about the future of the U.S. tech industry?
Large majorities of Americans are at least somewhat concerned about its influence on elections, the spread of misinformation, and a loss of privacy.
8 months agoArticle
Many Americans think certain groups not protected by employment discrimination laws should be
While most Americans are aware of the status of the currently protected traits asked about, many assume that other traits are also protected — despite the fact that they are not.
8 months ago