Partisan Economics: Democrats, Republicans Have Fundamentally Different Perceptions of the Economy
The economy has emerged as a top voting issue for Election 2008, but that broad topic means different things to different people.
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February 16, 2008
February 5, 2008
60% Think Microsoft-Yahoo Takeover Would be Good for the Economy
A recent Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that most adults believe that a Microsoft-Yahoo takeover would be good for the economy. Sixty-percent (60%) share this view, while only 6% disagree and 33% are not sure.
January 25, 2008
Capitalism Doesn't Work, Mr. Gates? A Commentary by Lawrence Kudlow
Bill Gates, bloviating at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is issuing a clarion call for a "kinder capitalism" to aid the world's poor. Gates says he has grown impatient with the shortcomings of capitalism. He thinks it's failing much of the world. This, of course, from a guy who's worth around $35 billion (give or take a billion).
December 19, 2007
CompTIA Survey Reveals Concerns of IT Workers for the 2008 Elections
The war in Iraq, keeping the Internet free from regulation, and minimizing government's role in protecting privacy on the Internet, among other matters, dominate the political concerns of the American IT worker.
October 18, 2007
Mixed Reviews For Free Trade: 41% Say It’s Good for USA
Sixty-six percent (66%) of American voters believe that imports eliminate jobs in the United States. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey also found that 72% believe that exports increase the number of jobs in the United States.
October 17, 2007
Companies Getting Lucky? Workers Happy but Few Employers Have Retention Strategies
Three-quarters (75 percent) of managers said they are not aware of a formal employee retention strategy at their company, according to a new survey by Hudson, a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management services worldwide.
October 5, 2007
66% Say Anyone Willing to Sweat a Little Can Make a Decent Living in U.S.
Sixty-six percent (66%) of all likely voters believe that "just about anyone who is willing to work hard" can make a decent living in this country; 28% disagree and say that’s not the case.
September 22, 2007
41% Know Greenspan Criticized Bush on Fiscal Policy
In “The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World,” Alan Greenspan criticizes President Bush and Congressional Republicans for spending too much and running up large federal deficits.
August 15, 2007
Employees Value Corporate Social Responsibility, Just Not for Making Job Decisions
Three-quarters (75 percent) of U.S. workers think companies have responsibilities to the community.
August 3, 2007
Sale of Wall Street Journal Not Newsworthy for Most Americans
While the sale of the Wall Street Journal captured business headlines for weeks, the story failed to capture much public interest.
July 17, 2007
Retirement or College? America has Split Priorities
According to a new survey by Country Insurance & Financial Services, 43 percent believe saving for college is more important, while another 43 percent say retirement takes precedence.
June 20, 2007
More Companies Put Money Where the Performance Is in 2007
Pay for performance is growing in popularity, as the number of workers whose companies pay based on merit rose from 35 percent in 2006 to 41 percent in 2007.
May 15, 2007
Despite More Awareness Women Have Less Life Insurance Than Men
When it comes to safeguarding a family's financial future, women have less life insurance coverage than men despite more awareness, according to a new survey by COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services.
April 18, 2007
Employers Recognize Work-Life Balance
Employers seem to appreciate their employees' need for flexibility, as more than three-quarters (78 percent) of the work force rates their employer favorably when it comes to allowing them to take extra time for personal matters.
March 20, 2007
Americans Say a Secure Retirement Not Possible for Mid-Income Families
Nearly half of Americans don't believe it's possible for middle-income families to save for a secure retirement. Another 17 percent aren't sure, leaving only 37 percent believing middle-income families can save enough to live comfortably in retirement. That's according to a new survey by Country Insurance & Financial Services.
March 19, 2007
Poll: 29% of Adults Watched Video Online During Past Week
The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online. While 24% of Americans rarely or never go online, a Rasmussen Reports survey found that 29% of American adults watched online video within the last week.
February 26, 2007
Following Jet Blue Debacle, Frequent Flyers Reject Increased Regulation of Airlines
While Americans who fly on a regular basis were following the stories about Jet Blue’s runway misadventures, they’re not looking for government regulators to rush in and save the day.
February 21, 2007
Job Searching: It Still Comes Down to Who You Know
A new Hudson survey found that networking was the most common way workers (28 percent) and managers (33 percent) alike secured their current job.
January 31, 2007
Poll: 17% of Computer Users Will Buy Vista Soon
After six years and a six billion dollar investment, Microsoft released Vista on January 30. By the time of the launch, most Americans (53%) had already read, seen, or heard new stories about the first upgrade of the company’s flagship operating system since Windows XP.
January 17, 2007
Who Do You Report to? Chances Are, Not a Female Minority
More than three-quarters (76 percent) of U.S. workers report to a Caucasian boss and just one-third (34 percent) state their boss is a woman, according to a new Hudson survey.
