Reuters Polls

Majority (74%) Of Global Citizens Don't Believe "A Woman's Place Is In the Home"

Sunday, March 07, 2010

New York, NY— A new Reuters News poll conducted by Ipsos and released today on International Women’s Day indicates that three quarters (74%) of adults surveyed in 23 countries (representing 75% of the worlds GDP) don’t agree with the statement that “a woman’s place is in the home”. In the alternate, the survey of over 24,000 adults—1000+ respondents per country—shows that 26% agree with the statement.     


On Eve of 82nd Annual Academy Awards, 42% of Global Citizens Say they Use Movies and Films as Their Escape from Real World—Watching as Many as They Can as Often as They Can

Friday, March 05, 2010

New York, NY— A new Reuters News poll conducted by Ipsos and released today just prior to the 82nd Annual Academy Awards where the legendary “Oscar’s” will be handed out indicates that 42% of adults surveyed in 23 countries (representing 75% of the worlds GDP) agree with the statement that "movies and films are my escape from the real world—I watch as many as I can as often as I can.” In the alternate, the survey of over 24,000 adults—1000+ respondents per country—shows that 58% disagree with the statement.     


Majority (65%) of Global Citizens Agree Money Is More Important To Them Nowadays Than Previously

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

New York, NY— A new Reuters News poll conducted by Ipsos and released today indicates that two thirds (65%) of adults surveyed in 23 countries (representing 75% of the worlds GDP) agree that money is more important to them nowadays than previously. However, six in 10 (57%) disagree that money is the best sign of a person’s success. Comparably, the survey of over 24,000 adults—1000+ respondents per country—shows that 35% of adults surveyed in the 23 countries don't agree that money is more important to them nowadays than previously and 43% believe that money is the best sign of a person's success.     


In First Time Since Global Recession Wreaked Havoc, Positive Citizen Consumer Assessment of Country Economic Fortunes Appear

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

NEW YORK— A new Reuters News poll conducted by Ipsos and released today indicates that of 23 countries measured--representing 75% of the worlds GDP-- 17 (or 74%) of them had citizens who assessed their country's current economic situation as "good". This compares with just eight of the same 23 countries (or 35%) where citizens assessed their country's economic situation as "good" back in April/May, 2009. This is the first sign in global collective public opinion that the economic havoc caused by the world recession in the latter part of 2008 and throughout most of 2009 may have begun turning the corner as citizens see and feel their own country’s economy improving.     


One in five (21%) Global Citizens Would Rather Spend Day with Pet than Spouse or Partner

Monday, February 08, 2010

Toronto, Canada— A new Reuters News poll conducted by Ipsos and released today indicates that if given a choice, one in five (21%) adults surveyed in 23 countries (representing 75% of the worlds GDP) would rather spend the day with a pet than with their spouse or partner. Alternatively, 79% indicate of adults surveyed disagreed -- choosing to spend the day with their spouse or partner instead of a pet.     


Only One Third (35%) Of Global Citizens Say Their Government and Business Leaders Are Taking the Right Steps and Pace to Prevent Global Climate Change

Monday, January 25, 2010

Toronto, Canada— A new Reuters News poll conducted by Ipsos and released today indicates that only 35% of adults surveyed in 23 countries (representing 75% of the worlds GDP) believe their own government and business leaders are taking the right steps and pace to prevent global climate change.     


Only One Third (35%) Of Global Citizens Say Their Government and Business Leaders Are Taking the Right Steps and Pace to Prevent Global Climate Change

Monday, January 25, 2010

NEW YORK— A new Reuters News poll conducted by Ipsos and released today indicates that only 35% of adults surveyed in 23 countries (representing 75% of the worlds GDP) believe their own government and business leaders are taking the right steps and pace to prevent global climate change.     


Ipsos/ Reuters Poll: Executive Pay/Bonuses

Thursday, January 21, 2010

The Topline results for this poll are now available for download.     


And The Debate Deficit over Federal Budget Deficit

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Washington, DC – Even though the Federal budget deficit keeps growing at enormous pace, a new Thomson Reuters/Ipsos poll shows that most Americans don't rate it as the economic issue that they’re most concerned about or one that should be the priority of its elected leaders.     


The US/China Syndrome:

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Washington, DC –It would appear that the largest percentage of Americans believe that, when given a choice over other nations, China should be the most important bilateral relationship of the United States (34%) and a similar one third of the population characterizes China as an “Ally” (33%).     


One Year After Financial Collapse, Majority (60%) of Americans Think Compensation Received by Wall Street Executives is Unreasonable

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Washington, DC–One year after the financial collapse of Lehman Brothers that contributed to the meltdown of the global financial system, a full majority of Americans (60%) think the compensation received by Wall Street Executives is "unreasonable" and that bankers have fared better than other people during the current financial crisis (56%).     


The Reputation of the United States of America

Thursday, June 04, 2009

For full results, please see above.     


The Global Agenda

Wednesday, June 03, 2009

For full results, please see above.     


The Consumer Pulse of the Global Economy

Tuesday, June 02, 2009

For full results, please see above.     


The Reputation of the United States of America: A Benchmark at the Outset of the Obama Presidency

Monday, January 19, 2009

For full results, please see above.     


World Watch: Most Worrying Issues, Country Pulse, Youth Betterment Outlook

Thursday, January 08, 2009

For full results, please see above.     


Global Economic Meltdown: Systemic Shock

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

For full results, see above.     

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