B. Some people think that the income differences between the rich and the poor ought to be reduced, perhaps by raisingthe taxes of wealthy families or by giving income assistance to the poor. Others think that the government should not concern itself with reducing this income difference between the rich and the poor. Here is a card with a scale from 1 to 7. Think of a score of 1 as meaning that the government ought to reduce the income differences between rich and poor, and a score of 7 meaning that the government should not concern itself with reducing income differences. What score between 1 and 7 comes closest to the way you feel? (CIRCLE ONE):
Reducing income differences between rich and poor (version Y) · Asked in 1 wave, 1978 · 771 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Govt reduce diff | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | No govt action | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 18% | 9% | 18% | 23% | 13% | 7% | 12% | 771 | ±5 | |
| Urban | 22% | 10% | 16% | 23% | 12% | 6% | 11% | 207 | ±9 | |
| Suburban |
General Social Survey 1978 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1978 | 1978-02-13 to 1978-04-29 | face to face | 1,532 | 771 |
| 17% |
| 9% |
| 19% |
| 24% |
| 12% |
| 6% |
| 13% |
| 304 |
| ±7 |
| Rural | 17% | 8% | 17% | 22% | 13% | 11% | 12% | 260 | ±8 |