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60% Favor Less International Economic Oversight, Not More
Thursday, October 01, 2009
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At last week’s G20 summit, the leaders of the world’s most powerful nations pushed ahead with plans for greater international coordination of their national economic policies. But 60% of Americans think international organizations should have less influence on U.S. economic policy, not more. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that just 15% believe international organizations should have more influence on U.S. economic policies, while another 15% say international oversight should remain about the same as it is now. A solid majority of Republicans and adults not affiliated with either major political party say international groups should have less say over the U.S economy. Forty-seven percent (47%) of Democrats agree. Only 12% of all voters say the U.S. government should submit its economic policy decisions to an international panel for approval before implementing them. Seventy-one percent (71%) disagree, and 17% are not sure. Twenty-four percent (24%) say more international regulation would be good for the U.S. economy, while 46% say it would be bad. (Want a free daily e-mail update? If it's in the news, it's in our polls). Rasmussen Reports updates are also available on Twitter or Facebook. One explanation for this skepticism is that just 14% of Americans believe what is good for the world economy is always good for the U.S. economy. Seventy-five percent (75%) disagree and say that’s not true. Americans believe more than ever that the best economic solutions start at home. Fifty-eight percent (58%) say the American economy will be helped more by decisions made by U.S. business leaders to help their own businesses grow than by decisions made by world leaders to help the global economy. Nationally, 32% of Americans say the economy is getting better, while 43% disagree and believe it is getting worse. Generally speaking, Americans tend to be wary of international organizations. Fifteen percent (15%) of U.S. voters, for example, view the United Nations as an enemy of the United States, while 29% see the U.N. as an American ally. For 47%, the U.N. falls somewhere in between the two. Only 12% of voters continue to believe that the United States should be the world's policeman. There are just five nations now that most Americans are willing to defend militarily. Fifty-four percent (54%) of voters say America's allies should do what the United States wants. Only nine percent (9%) say the United States should do what its allies want, and 31% agree with neither position. Please sign up for the Rasmussen Reports daily e-mail update (it’s free) or follow us on Twitter or Facebook. Let us keep you up to date with the latest public opinion news. See survey questions and toplines. Crosstabs and are available to Premium Members. Rasmussen Reports is an electronic publishing firm specializing in the collection, publication, and distribution of public opinion polling information. The Rasmussen Reports Election Edge™ Premium Service offers the most comprehensive public opinion coverage available anywhere. Scott Rasmussen, president of Rasmussen Reports, has been an independent pollster for more than a decade. TOP STORIESDemocrats & Unaffiliateds More Likely To Be Unemployed Than Republicans To Create Jobs, Voters Say Cut Taxes and Stop Spending Republicans Maintain Steady Lead on Generic Ballot Support for Congressional Health Care Proposal Up to 47%, 49% Opposed Voters’ Opinions of Congressional Leaders Remain Steady 62% Now Have Favorable View of Michelle Obama 47% Trust Private Sector More Than Government To Keep Health Care Costs Down, Quality Up 33% Say U.S. Heading in Right Direction 51% Oppose Decision To Try Terrorists in New York City Advertisement
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