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September 1, 2017

5132 US adults surveyed

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Following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, hundreds of incidents of price gouging have been reported to the state attorney general’s office. State law prohibits businesses from charging unreasonably inflated prices for necessities after a disaster, and each violation comes with a fine of up to $20,000. What comes closest to your view?

Conducted September 1, 2017

YouGov surveyed 5132 US adults

67%
17%
4%
3%
9%
Following the devastation of Hurricane Harvey in Texas, hundreds of incidents of price gouging have been reported to the state attorney general’s office. State law prohibits businesses from charging unreasonably inflated prices for necessities after a disaster, and each violation comes with a fine of up to $20,000. What comes closest to your view?

Conducted September 1, 2017

YouGov surveyed 5132 US adults

By:
67%
17%
4%
3%
9%

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