Here are several things that the government in Washington might Do to deal with the problems of poverty and unemployment. I would like you to tell me if you favor or oppose them. (READ "A") -Would you say that you strongly favor it, favor it, neither favor nor oppose it, oppose, or strongly oppose it? A. Giving businesses and industry special tax breaks for locating in poor and high unemployment areas.
Tax breaks for businesses in poor areas · Asked in 1 wave, 1990 · 674 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Strongly favor | Favor | Neither favor nor oppose | Oppose | Strongly oppose | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 20% | 50% | 15% | 11% | 3% | 674 | ±4 | |
| 18–29 | 20% | 46% | 19% | 13% | 2% | 135 | ±9 | |
| 30–44 |
General Social Survey 1990 · 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 1990 | 1990-02-06 to 1990-04-22 | face to face | 1,372 | 674 |
| 18% |
| 54% |
| 17% |
| 9% |
| 1% |
| 233 |
| ±7 |
| 45–64 | 28% | 48% | 9% | 10% | 4% | 165 | ±8 |
| 65+ | 13% | 54% | 15% | 9% | 9% | 141 | ±9 |