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Suppose that you are the only income earner in the family. You have to choose between the following two possible jobs. Which job would you take? FIRST JOB: This job would guarantee your current total family income for life. SECOND JOB: This job is better paying, but the income is also less certain. There is a 50-50 chance this job would double your total lifetime income and a 50-50 chance that it would cut it by a third.
Choice between guaranteed income and risky higher-paying job · Asked in 1 wave, 2013 · 4,134 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | This job would guarantee your current total family income for life. | This job is better paying, but the income is also less certain. There is a 50-5 | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 84% | 16% | 4134 | ±2 | |
| White | 84% | 16% | 3043 | ±2 | |
| Black |
SHED 2013 · US adults 18+. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHED 2013 | 2013-09-01 to 2013-09-30 | web | 4,134 | 4,134 |
| 87% |
| 13% |
| 373 |
| ±6 |
| Hispanic | 83% | 17% | 428 | ±6 |
| Asian | 84% | 16% | 105 | ±11 |
| Other | 86% | 14% | 185 | ±11 |