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We are faced with many problems in this country, none of which can be solved easily or inexpensively. I'm going to name some of these problems, and for each one I'd like you to tell me whether you think we're spending too much money on it, too little money, or about the right amount. First (READ ITEM A) . . . are we spending too much, too little, or about the right amount on (ITEM)? M. Protecting Social Security
Spending on protecting Social Security (version Z) · Asked in 1 wave, 1984 · 484 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Too little | About right | Too much | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 66% | 28% | 6% | 484 | ±6 | |
| White | 67% | 28% | 4% | 408 | ±6 | |
| Black † | 55% | 30% | 14% | 55 | ±18 | |
| Other races † | Too few respondents | – | – | – | 21 | ±26 |
General Social Survey 1984 · 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 1984 | 1984-02-06 to 1984-04-20 | face to face | 1,473 | 484 |