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Consider the following situation: A small factory produces tables and sells all that it can make at $200 each. because of changes in the price of materials, the cost of making each table has recently decreased by $20. The factory does not lower its price for the tables. Is this acceptable or unfair?
Fairness of factory not lowering table price · Asked in 1 wave, 1996 · 1,444 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Acceptable | Unfair | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 53% | 47% | 1444 | ±3 | |
| Democrats | 45% | 55% | 473 | ±5 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 52% | 48% | 546 | ±5 | |
| Republicans | 61% | 39% | 403 | ±5 |
General Social Survey 1996 · 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 1996 | 1996-02-01 to 1996-05-25 | face to face | 2,904 | 1,444 |