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Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 2005 - The Social Creed, All

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All frequencies are raw numbers (no weights used).

1) Panel identification number (NEWCODE)

	N	Mean	Std.Deviation
TOTAL	1354	26956.555	9559

2) How influential in your own financial and economic life have each of the following been: Biblical teachings about the tithe (BIBLETCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very influential	442	33.1
2) Influential	429	32.2
3) Somewhat influential	282	21.1
4) Only a little influential	138	10.3
5) Not influential	43	3.2
Missing	20
TOTAL	1334	100.0

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3) How influential in your own financial and economic life have each of the following been: Jesus' teachings (JESUSTCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very influential	654	49.0
2) Influential	477	35.8
3) Somewhat influential	137	10.3
4) Only a little influential	52	3.9
5) Not influential	14	1.0
Missing	20
TOTAL	1334	100.0

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4) How influential in your own financial and economic life have each of the following been: The church (CHURCH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very influential	304	22.9
2) Influential	596	44.8
3) Somewhat influential	313	23.5
4) Only a little influential	86	6.5
5) Not influential	31	2.3
Missing	24
TOTAL	1330	100.0

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5) How influential in your own financial and economic life have each of the following been: My parents (PARENTS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very influential	406	30.8
2) Influential	417	31.6
3) Somewhat influential	236	17.9
4) Only a little influential	139	10.5
5) Not influential	120	9.1
Missing	36
TOTAL	1318	100.0

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6) How influential in your own financial and economic life have each of the following been: My spouse (SPOUSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very influential	429	36.3
2) Influential	407	34.4
3) Somewhat influential	163	13.8
4) Only a little influential	97	8.2
5) Not influential	87	7.4
Missing	171
TOTAL	1183	100.0

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7) How influential in your own financial and economic life have each of the following been: My current employer (if applicable) (CREMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very influential	70	7.6
2) Influential	157	17.0
3) Somewhat influential	167	18.1
4) Only a little influential	117	12.6
5) Not influential	414	44.8
Missing	429
TOTAL	925	100.0

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8) How influential in your own financial and economic life have each of the following been: My previous employer(s) (if retired) (PREMPLOY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very influential	39	4.8
2) Influential	87	10.6
3) Somewhat influential	113	13.8
4) Only a little influential	108	13.2
5) Not influential	470	57.5
Missing	537
TOTAL	817	100.0

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9) If a specific Bible verse or verses have been important in guiding your financial and economic life, please list it/them here. (VERSE)

	TOTAL	%
1) One Bible passage written in	218	63.4
2) Two Bible passages	50	14.5
3) Three Bible passages	37	10.8
4) Four Bible passages	18	5.2
5) Five Bible passages	7	2.0
6) Six or more Bible passages	8	2.3
9) Other comment	6	1.7
Missing	1010
TOTAL	344	100.0

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10) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: As Creator, God is ultimate owner of all creation, so that humans are stewards of the environment overall and of our own resources. (CREATION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	838	62.7
2) Closely	375	28.0
3) Somewhat closely	101	7.6
4) Not closely at all	12	0.9
5) No opinion	11	0.8
Missing	17
TOTAL	1337	100.0

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11) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Each individual has a vocation or a calling to use his/her abilities for the common good. (COMNGOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	775	57.9
2) Closely	438	32.7
3) Somewhat closely	103	7.7
4) Not closely at all	9	0.7
5) No opinion	14	1.0
Missing	15
TOTAL	1339	100.0

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12) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Some occupations (crime, torture, terrorism) cannot be justifiable vocations. (JUSTIFY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	729	54.9
2) Closely	331	24.9
3) Somewhat closely	97	7.3
4) Not closely at all	104	7.8
5) No opinion	66	5.0
Missing	27
TOTAL	1327	100.0

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13) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Government must provide for common welfare as much as to the common defense. (WELFARE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	348	26.1
2) Closely	366	27.5
3) Somewhat closely	349	26.2
4) Not closely at all	202	15.2
5) No opinion	67	5.0
Missing	22
TOTAL	1332	100.0

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14) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Each society is judged on the conditions of it poorest, the 'widows and orphans' and 'strangers and sojourners.' (POOREST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	469	35.2
2) Closely	386	29.0
3) Somewhat closely	319	23.9
4) Not closely at all	104	7.8
5) No opinion	54	4.1
Missing	22
TOTAL	1332	100.0

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15) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Public education should be provided to all citizens. (PUBEDUCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	605	45.4
2) Closely	412	30.9
3) Somewhat closely	179	13.4
4) Not closely at all	90	6.7
5) No opinion	48	3.6
Missing	20
TOTAL	1334	100.0

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16) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Children are a blessing from God and require particular protections, including limits on their participation in the workforce. (CHILDREN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	635	48.0
2) Closely	456	34.5
3) Somewhat closely	144	10.9
4) Not closely at all	53	4.0
5) No opinion	35	2.6
Missing	31
TOTAL	1323	100.0

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17) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: The Sabbath is a day of rest and all people need some time (at least one day per week) for leisure, relaxation, prayer and worship. (SABBATH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	593	44.5
2) Closely	403	30.2
3) Somewhat closely	219	16.4
4) Not closely at all	102	7.6
5) No opinion	17	1.3
Missing	20
TOTAL	1334	100.0

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18) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Sharing God's image is the basis for human equality, so that people have equal rights and equal opportunities under the law. (EQUALITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	596	44.8
2) Closely	443	33.3
3) Somewhat closely	208	15.6
4) Not closely at all	45	3.4
5) No opinion	38	2.9
Missing	24
TOTAL	1330	100.0

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19) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Since 'Judgment begins in the house of God,' the church must set an example for fair treatment of employees and ethical investments of its monies. (FAIRCHRH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	591	44.5
2) Closely	462	34.8
3) Somewhat closely	188	14.1
4) Not closely at all	61	4.6
5) No opinion	27	2.0
Missing	25
TOTAL	1329	100.0

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20) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Each person is entitled to a decent level of family life, sustained by a wage sufficient for single parent to support a family (FAIRWAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	319	23.9
2) Closely	353	26.5
3) Somewhat closely	379	28.5
4) Not closely at all	210	15.8
5) No opinion	71	5.3
Missing	22
TOTAL	1332	100.0

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21) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Fairly regulated markets are the most efficient distribution mechanisms of goods and services, and efficiency is a virtue (FAIRMRKT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	129	9.8
2) Closely	295	22.5
3) Somewhat closely	381	29.0
4) Not closely at all	296	22.5
5) No opinion	212	16.1
Missing	41
TOTAL	1313	100.0

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22) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Work is necessary for all people and laziness is a form of theft (WORKGOOD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	179	13.6
2) Closely	354	26.9
3) Somewhat closely	398	30.2
4) Not closely at all	270	20.5
5) No opinion	115	8.7
Missing	38
TOTAL	1316	100.0

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23) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Progressive taxation reflects the biblical principle of greater obligation on those with greater capacity (GREATOBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	206	15.7
2) Closely	358	27.3
3) Somewhat closely	386	29.4
4) Not closely at all	212	16.2
5) No opinion	150	11.4
Missing	42
TOTAL	1312	100.0

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24) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Gambling, as an unproductive celebration of chance rather than an honoring of work and God's providential purpose, is to be discouraged (GAMBLING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	323	24.4
2) Closely	382	28.9
3) Somewhat closely	342	25.9
4) Not closely at all	175	13.2
5) No opinion	100	7.6
Missing	32
TOTAL	1322	100.0

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25) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Profit from the production of materials for war must be strictly regulated, for the protection of soldiers and civilians, and to encourage more peaceful and productive enterprises ('swords into plowshares') (PROFITWR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	236	17.9
2) Closely	355	27.0
3) Somewhat closely	345	26.2
4) Not closely at all	253	19.2
5) No opinion	128	9.7
Missing	37
TOTAL	1317	100.0

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26) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Advertising based in appeals to vanity and want, as opposed to basic needs, distracts us from prayerful focus on human relationships and the idea of having 'enough' (ENOUGH)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	305	23.1
2) Closely	399	30.3
3) Somewhat closely	325	24.7
4) Not closely at all	186	14.1
5) No opinion	103	7.8
Missing	36
TOTAL	1318	100.0

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27) How closely do you think each of the following statements reflect our Presbyterian teaching and practices: Competition can lead to great inequality and thus must be balanced by democratically determined forms of re-distribution (whether or not these lead to greater economic demand and greater growth) (REDISTRB)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very closely	120	9.2
2) Closely	227	17.3
3) Somewhat closely	317	24.2
4) Not closely at all	434	33.2
5) No opinion	211	16.1
Missing	45
TOTAL	1309	100.0

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28) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations serve their employees well (SERVEEMP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	500	38.8
2) Generally does not apply	499	38.7
3) No opinion	289	22.4
Missing	66
TOTAL	1288	100.0

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29) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations exercise tremendous power (POWER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	1102	84.3
2) Generally does not apply	93	7.1
3) No opinion	113	8.6
Missing	46
TOTAL	1308	100.0

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30) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations will behave responsibly whether or not bound by laws (RESPNSBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	224	17.3
2) Generally does not apply	902	69.6
3) No opinion	170	13.1
Missing	58
TOTAL	1296	100.0

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31) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations serve American society well (USSOCIET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	510	39.4
2) Generally does not apply	553	42.7
3) No opinion	231	17.9
Missing	60
TOTAL	1294	100.0

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32) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations manipulate government(s) (MANGOVNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	827	63.8
2) Generally does not apply	277	21.4
3) No opinion	193	14.9
Missing	57
TOTAL	1297	100.0

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33) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations foster equality among Americans (EQUALUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	176	13.6
2) Generally does not apply	892	68.8
3) No opinion	228	17.6
Missing	58
TOTAL	1296	100.0

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34) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations help less developed countries (HELPLESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	417	32.1
2) Generally does not apply	676	52.0
3) No opinion	206	15.9
Missing	55
TOTAL	1299	100.0

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35) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations create a better future for the world (BETTERFU)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	469	36.2
2) Generally does not apply	541	41.7
3) No opinion	286	22.1
Missing	58
TOTAL	1296	100.0

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36) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations are secretive about many of their activities (SECRETIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	799	61.5
2) Generally does not apply	273	21.0
3) No opinion	228	17.5
Missing	54
TOTAL	1300	100.0

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37) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations are misunderstood by the public (MISUNDER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	664	51.2
2) Generally does not apply	349	26.9
3) No opinion	284	21.9
Missing	57
TOTAL	1297	100.0

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38) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations are overly regulated by the government (OVERREGL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	184	14.1
2) Generally does not apply	859	65.8
3) No opinion	263	20.1
Missing	48
TOTAL	1306	100.0

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39) Granting that there are differences among international corporations, please indicate whether you feel each of the phrases listed below generally applies or generally does not apply to international corporations when viewed as a group: International corporations are generous with their profits (GENEROUS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	149	11.4
2) Generally does not apply	903	69.1
3) No opinion	254	19.4
Missing	48
TOTAL	1306	100.0

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40) Granting that there are differences among labor unions (especially private and public sector), do you think each of the images below generally applies or generally does not apply to such organized groups of employees when viewed as a whole: Labor unions serve their members well (SERVEMEM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	758	58.0
2) Generally does not apply	396	30.3
3) No opinion	152	11.6
Missing	48
TOTAL	1306	100.0

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41) Granting that there are differences among labor unions (especially private and public sector), do you think each of the images below generally applies or generally does not apply to such organized groups of employees when viewed as a whole: Labor unions exercise tremendous power (LUPOWER)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	873	66.6
2) Generally does not apply	333	25.4
3) No opinion	104	7.9
Missing	44
TOTAL	1310	100.0

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42) Granting that there are differences among labor unions (especially private and public sector), do you think each of the images below generally applies or generally does not apply to such organized groups of employees when viewed as a whole: Labor unions will behave responsibly whether or not bound by laws (LUREPONS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	197	15.1
2) Generally does not apply	917	70.3
3) No opinion	190	14.6
Missing	50
TOTAL	1304	100.0

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43) Granting that there are differences among labor unions (especially private and public sector), do you think each of the images below generally applies or generally does not apply to such organized groups of employees when viewed as a whole: Labor unions serve American society well (LUSERVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	593	45.8
2) Generally does not apply	518	40.0
3) No opinion	185	14.3
Missing	58
TOTAL	1296	100.0

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44) Granting that there are differences among labor unions (especially private and public sector), do you think each of the images below generally applies or generally does not apply to such organized groups of employees when viewed as a whole: Labor unions manipulate government(s) (LUGOVERN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	677	51.8
2) Generally does not apply	446	34.1
3) No opinion	184	14.1
Missing	47
TOTAL	1307	100.0

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45) Granting that there are differences among labor unions (especially private and public sector), do you think each of the images below generally applies or generally does not apply to such organized groups of employees when viewed as a whole: Labor unions foster equality among Americans (LUEQUALT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	533	40.9
2) Generally does not apply	573	44.0
3) No opinion	196	15.1
Missing	52
TOTAL	1302	100.0

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46) Granting that there are differences among labor unions (especially private and public sector), do you think each of the images below generally applies or generally does not apply to such organized groups of employees when viewed as a whole: Labor unions impede efficiency and competitiveness (EFICIENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	568	43.7
2) Generally does not apply	542	41.7
3) No opinion	190	14.6
Missing	54
TOTAL	1300	100.0

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47) Granting that there are differences among labor unions (especially private and public sector), do you think each of the images below generally applies or generally does not apply to such organized groups of employees when viewed as a whole: Labor unions enhance the dignity and self-determination of workers (DIGNITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	743	57.1
2) Generally does not apply	388	29.8
3) No opinion	171	13.1
Missing	52
TOTAL	1302	100.0

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48) Granting that there are differences among labor unions (especially private and public sector), do you think each of the images below generally applies or generally does not apply to such organized groups of employees when viewed as a whole: Labor unions are at a disadvantage in relation to corporate power and secrecy (DISADVAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	557	42.6
2) Generally does not apply	495	37.9
3) No opinion	254	19.4
Missing	48
TOTAL	1306	100.0

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49) Granting that there are differences among labor unions (especially private and public sector), do you think each of the images below generally applies or generally does not apply to such organized groups of employees when viewed as a whole: Labor unions are misunderstood by the public (LUMISUND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Generally applies	638	48.8
2) Generally does not apply	429	32.8
3) No opinion	241	18.4
Missing	46
TOTAL	1308	100.0

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50) Economic and business decisions are complex, so that ethical issues are not always clear and some consequences are unintended. Nevertheless, for each of the following, indicate whether you feel it should be considered an ethical matter in the decisions made by government and business: Workers' safety and health (SAFETY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely an ethical question	1053	82.2
2) Probably an ethical question	172	13.4
3) Probably not an ethical question	29	2.3
4) Definitely not an ethical question	12	0.9
5) No opinion	15	1.2
Missing	73
TOTAL	1281	100.0

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51) Economic and business decisions are complex, so that ethical issues are not always clear and some consequences are unintended. Nevertheless, for each of the following, indicate whether you feel it should be considered an ethical matter in the decisions made by government and business: Substandard salaries paid to unskilled or semi-skilled workers (SUBSALRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely an ethical question	703	55.0
2) Probably an ethical question	377	29.5
3) Probably not an ethical question	137	10.7
4) Definitely not an ethical question	36	2.8
5) No opinion	25	2.0
Missing	76
TOTAL	1278	100.0

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52) Economic and business decisions are complex, so that ethical issues are not always clear and some consequences are unintended. Nevertheless, for each of the following, indicate whether you feel it should be considered an ethical matter in the decisions made by government and business: Plant relocations to other parts of the country (RELOCATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely an ethical question	260	20.3
2) Probably an ethical question	376	29.4
3) Probably not an ethical question	468	36.6
4) Definitely not an ethical question	131	10.2
5) No opinion	44	3.4
Missing	75
TOTAL	1279	100.0

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53) Economic and business decisions are complex, so that ethical issues are not always clear and some consequences are unintended. Nevertheless, for each of the following, indicate whether you feel it should be considered an ethical matter in the decisions made by government and business: Plant relocations to other parts of the world (OCOUNTRY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely an ethical question	389	30.6
2) Probably an ethical question	400	31.4
3) Probably not an ethical question	335	26.3
4) Definitely not an ethical question	109	8.6
5) No opinion	39	3.1
Missing	82
TOTAL	1272	100.0

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54) Economic and business decisions are complex, so that ethical issues are not always clear and some consequences are unintended. Nevertheless, for each of the following, indicate whether you feel it should be considered an ethical matter in the decisions made by government and business: Protecting the environment (ENVRMENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely an ethical question	941	74.1
2) Probably an ethical question	249	19.6
3) Probably not an ethical question	49	3.9
4) Definitely not an ethical question	14	1.1
5) No opinion	17	1.3
Missing	84
TOTAL	1270	100.0

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55) Economic and business decisions are complex, so that ethical issues are not always clear and some consequences are unintended. Nevertheless, for each of the following, indicate whether you feel it should be considered an ethical matter in the decisions made by government and business: Improving products (PRODUCT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely an ethical question	313	24.7
2) Probably an ethical question	387	30.5
3) Probably not an ethical question	419	33.1
4) Definitely not an ethical question	108	8.5
5) No opinion	40	3.2
Missing	87
TOTAL	1267	100.0

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56) Economic and business decisions are complex, so that ethical issues are not always clear and some consequences are unintended. Nevertheless, for each of the following, indicate whether you feel it should be considered an ethical matter in the decisions made by government and business: Providing benefits (in addition to jobs) to communities (BENEFITS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely an ethical question	474	37.1
2) Probably an ethical question	492	38.5
3) Probably not an ethical question	225	17.6
4) Definitely not an ethical question	47	3.7
5) No opinion	39	3.1
Missing	77
TOTAL	1277	100.0

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57) Economic and business decisions are complex, so that ethical issues are not always clear and some consequences are unintended. Nevertheless, for each of the following, indicate whether you feel it should be considered an ethical matter in the decisions made by government and business: Doing business with regimes that violate human rights (HUMRIGHT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely an ethical question	921	71.8
2) Probably an ethical question	258	20.1
3) Probably not an ethical question	52	4.1
4) Definitely not an ethical question	28	2.2
5) No opinion	23	1.8
Missing	72
TOTAL	1282	100.0

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58) Economic and business decisions are complex, so that ethical issues are not always clear and some consequences are unintended. Nevertheless, for each of the following, indicate whether you feel it should be considered an ethical matter in the decisions made by government and business: Doing business with countries that suppress religious and civil liberties (SUPPRESS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Definitely an ethical question	888	69.3
2) Probably an ethical question	273	21.3
3) Probably not an ethical question	69	5.4
4) Definitely not an ethical question	24	1.9
5) No opinion	27	2.1
Missing	73
TOTAL	1281	100.0

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59) Consider the following hypothetical situation. Imagine yourself as having a sizable amount of money to invest in stocks. Your financial adviser has suggested that purchasing stock in any of the following corporations would be a sound and profitable investment with the probability of high returns on your money. From your reading you are informed about each firm's business operations and know the following to be true. Please indicate how this information would affect your decisions to invest in each corporation by checking one response for each: A corporation that controls most of the mining of an important mineral and therefore is reaping very high profits (MINING)

	TOTAL	%
1) I would definitely not invest	145	11.6
2) I would probably not invest	390	31.2
3) I would probably invest	574	46.0
4) I would definitely invest	140	11.2
Missing	105
TOTAL	1249	100.0

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60) Consider the following hypothetical situation. Imagine yourself as having a sizable amount of money to invest in stocks. Your financial adviser has suggested that purchasing stock in any of the following corporations would be a sound and profitable investment with the probability of high returns on your money. From your reading you are informed about each firm's business operations and know the following to be true. Please indicate how this information would affect your decisions to invest in each corporation by checking one response for each: A corporation that is a major producer of weapons systems and armaments (WEAPON)

	TOTAL	%
1) I would definitely not invest	528	42.0
2) I would probably not invest	410	32.6
3) I would probably invest	264	21.0
4) I would definitely invest	54	4.3
Missing	98
TOTAL	1256	100.0

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61) Consider the following hypothetical situation. Imagine yourself as having a sizable amount of money to invest in stocks. Your financial adviser has suggested that purchasing stock in any of the following corporations would be a sound and profitable investment with the probability of high returns on your money. From your reading you are informed about each firm's business operations and know the following to be true. Please indicate how this information would affect your decisions to invest in each corporation by checking one response for each: A corporation that is a major producer of alcoholic beverages (ALCOHOL)

	TOTAL	%
1) I would definitely not invest	349	27.6
2) I would probably not invest	486	38.4
3) I would probably invest	376	29.7
4) I would definitely invest	54	4.3
Missing	89
TOTAL	1265	100.0

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62) Consider the following hypothetical situation. Imagine yourself as having a sizable amount of money to invest in stocks. Your financial adviser has suggested that purchasing stock in any of the following corporations would be a sound and profitable investment with the probability of high returns on your money. From your reading you are informed about each firm's business operations and know the following to be true. Please indicate how this information would affect your decisions to invest in each corporation by checking one response for each: A corporation that is a clothing manufacturer paying substandard salaries (SALARY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I would definitely not invest	510	40.5
2) I would probably not invest	589	46.8
3) I would probably invest	131	10.4
4) I would definitely invest	29	2.3
Missing	95
TOTAL	1259	100.0

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63) Consider the following hypothetical situation. Imagine yourself as having a sizable amount of money to invest in stocks. Your financial adviser has suggested that purchasing stock in any of the following corporations would be a sound and profitable investment with the probability of high returns on your money. From your reading you are informed about each firm's business operations and know the following to be true. Please indicate how this information would affect your decisions to invest in each corporation by checking one response for each: A corporation that provides equipment to the security forces in a country that suppresses religious and civil liberties (SECURITY)

	TOTAL	%
1) I would definitely not invest	645	51.3
2) I would probably not invest	509	40.5
3) I would probably invest	75	6.0
4) I would definitely invest	28	2.2
Missing	97
TOTAL	1257	100.0

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64) Consider the following hypothetical situation. Imagine yourself as having a sizable amount of money to invest in stocks. Your financial adviser has suggested that purchasing stock in any of the following corporations would be a sound and profitable investment with the probability of high returns on your money. From your reading you are informed about each firm's business operations and know the following to be true. Please indicate how this information would affect your decisions to invest in each corporation by checking one response for each: A corporation that is a utility with a strong commitment to nuclear power generation (NUCPOWER)

	TOTAL	%
1) I would definitely not invest	141	11.2
2) I would probably not invest	296	23.5
3) I would probably invest	634	50.4
4) I would definitely invest	186	14.8
Missing	97
TOTAL	1257	100.0

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65) Consider the following hypothetical situation. Imagine yourself as having a sizable amount of money to invest in stocks. Your financial adviser has suggested that purchasing stock in any of the following corporations would be a sound and profitable investment with the probability of high returns on your money. From your reading you are informed about each firm's business operations and know the following to be true. Please indicate how this information would affect your decisions to invest in each corporation by checking one response for each: A corporation that is a chemical producer often cited by courts for air and water pollution (POLUTION)

	TOTAL	%
1) I would definitely not invest	693	54.8
2) I would probably not invest	492	38.9
3) I would probably invest	60	4.7
4) I would definitely invest	20	1.6
Missing	89
TOTAL	1265	100.0

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66) Consider the following hypothetical situation. Imagine yourself as having a sizable amount of money to invest in stocks. Your financial adviser has suggested that purchasing stock in any of the following corporations would be a sound and profitable investment with the probability of high returns on your money. From your reading you are informed about each firm's business operations and know the following to be true. Please indicate how this information would affect your decisions to invest in each corporation by checking one response for each: A corporation that has fought successfully against unionization of its workers (NOUNION)

	TOTAL	%
1) I would definitely not invest	311	24.8
2) I would probably not invest	422	33.6
3) I would probably invest	426	33.9
4) I would definitely invest	96	7.6
Missing	99
TOTAL	1255	100.0

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67) In your opinion, how effective is each of the following methods for encouraging changes in the policies of international corporations: Personal appeals to top corporate executives or directors (APPEALS)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	83	6.5
2) Somewhat effective	489	38.2
3) Somewhat ineffective	349	27.3
4) Very ineffective	279	21.8
5) No opinion	80	6.3
Missing	74
TOTAL	1280	100.0

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68) In your opinion, how effective is each of the following methods for encouraging changes in the policies of international corporations: The efforts of Christian executives within such corporations, influenced by sermons (CHRSTIAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	117	9.1
2) Somewhat effective	674	52.7
3) Somewhat ineffective	273	21.3
4) Very ineffective	127	9.9
5) No opinion	89	7.0
Missing	74
TOTAL	1280	100.0

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69) In your opinion, how effective is each of the following methods for encouraging changes in the policies of international corporations: Consumer boycotts (BOYCOT1)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	336	26.3
2) Somewhat effective	628	49.1
3) Somewhat ineffective	190	14.9
4) Very ineffective	78	6.1
5) No opinion	47	3.7
Missing	75
TOTAL	1279	100.0

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70) In your opinion, how effective is each of the following methods for encouraging changes in the policies of international corporations: Demonstrations and other highly visible public actions (DEMONSTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	162	12.7
2) Somewhat effective	620	48.4
3) Somewhat ineffective	316	24.7
4) Very ineffective	130	10.2
5) No opinion	52	4.1
Missing	74
TOTAL	1280	100.0

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71) In your opinion, how effective is each of the following methods for encouraging changes in the policies of international corporations: Promoting government intervention (through letter writing, etc.) (GOVINTVN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	96	7.5
2) Somewhat effective	701	54.8
3) Somewhat ineffective	323	25.3
4) Very ineffective	106	8.3
5) No opinion	53	4.1
Missing	75
TOTAL	1279	100.0

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72) In your opinion, how effective is each of the following methods for encouraging changes in the policies of international corporations: Stockholders' resolutions (STOCKHLD)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	308	24.0
2) Somewhat effective	637	49.7
3) Somewhat ineffective	195	15.2
4) Very ineffective	60	4.7
5) No opinion	82	6.4
Missing	72
TOTAL	1282	100.0

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73) In your opinion, how effective is each of the following methods for encouraging changes in the policies of international corporations: Court actions (COURTACT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very effective	617	48.1
2) Somewhat effective	513	40.0
3) Somewhat ineffective	69	5.4
4) Very ineffective	24	1.9
5) No opinion	59	4.6
Missing	72
TOTAL	1282	100.0

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74) Do you or your spouse (if married) currently: Receive income from one or more corporations through salary, pension, or investment income (not counting mutual funds) (CORPRATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	639	50.3
2) No	603	47.5
3) Not sure	28	2.2
Missing	84
TOTAL	1270	100.0

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75) Do you or your spouse (if married) currently: Benefit from labor union membership in the salary, pension, or investment income received from one or more corporations (LABUNION)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	116	9.1
2) No	1117	87.9
3) Not sure	38	3.0
Missing	83
TOTAL	1271	100.0

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76) Do you or your spouse (if married) currently: Receive a salary or a pension from service in the public sector whether local, state or federal, including educational, military, administrative and elective positions (PUBLICSC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	433	34.2
2) No	817	64.5
3) Not sure	16	1.3
Missing	88
TOTAL	1266	100.0

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77) Do you or your spouse (if married) currently: Work in a business that derives substantial revenue from non-US subsidiaries or a non-US based parent company (NONUSCOM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	42	3.3
2) No	1183	94.0
3) Not sure	34	2.7
Missing	95
TOTAL	1259	100.0

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78) Listed are brief summaries of positions related to international corporations that have been adopted by General Assemblies in recent years. Indicate if you are aware that this is a position of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A): Called for a boycott of Taco Bell restaurants to protest the low wages its subcontractors have paid to farm workers (boycott now over) (TACOBELL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	742	58.7
2) No	521	41.3
Missing	91
TOTAL	1263	100.0

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79) Indicate if you personally agree or disagree with the position previously stated (OPTACOBL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	288	23.0
2) Agree	369	29.5
3) Neutral	308	24.6
4) Disagree	183	14.6
5) Strongly disagree	104	8.3
Missing	102
TOTAL	1252	100.0

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80) Listed are brief summaries of positions related to international corporations that have been adopted by General Assemblies in recent years. Indicate if you are aware that this is a position of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A): Called for divestment from Talisman Oil Company to protest its support of the government of Sudan in its war against people in Southern Sudan (control of company now changed) (SUDANWR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	305	24.3
2) No	951	75.7
Missing	98
TOTAL	1256	100.0

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81) Indicate if you personally agree or disagree with the position previously stated (OPSUDAN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	434	35.4
2) Agree	412	33.6
3) Neutral	297	24.2
4) Disagree	49	4.0
5) Strongly disagree	33	2.7
Missing	129
TOTAL	1225	100.0

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82) Listed are brief summaries of positions related to international corporations that have been adopted by General Assemblies in recent years. Indicate if you are aware that this is a position of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A): Called for a process to consider a phased, selective sale ('divestment') of PC(USA) investments in corporations whose sales or operations support the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories (ISRAELI)

	TOTAL	%
1) Yes	933	74.2
2) No	324	25.8
Missing	97
TOTAL	1257	100.0

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83) Indicate if you personally agree or disagree with the position previously stated (OPISRAEL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	265	21.2
2) Agree	283	22.6
3) Neutral	274	21.9
4) Disagree	187	15.0
5) Strongly disagree	241	19.3
Missing	104
TOTAL	1250	100.0

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84) Below are some statements related to aspect of taxation-how we as citizens share the burden of paying for government and other aspect of our common lives together. For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement: The tax code needs to be radically simplified, dropping all loopholes that subsidize special interests (SIMPLIFY)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	543	42.6
2) Agree	526	41.2
3) Neutral	133	10.4
4) Disagree	66	5.2
5) Strongly disagree	8	0.6
Missing	78
TOTAL	1276	100.0

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85) Below are some statements related to aspect of taxation-how we as citizens share the burden of paying for government and other aspect of our common lives together. For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement: Investment (or 'unearned') income should be taxed at a higher rate than wage and salary income, much of which goes to workers without substantial investments (UNEARNED)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	104	8.2
2) Agree	253	20.0
3) Neutral	268	21.1
4) Disagree	434	34.2
5) Strongly disagree	209	16.5
Missing	86
TOTAL	1268	100.0

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86) Below are some statements related to aspect of taxation-how we as citizens share the burden of paying for government and other aspect of our common lives together. For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement: Government spending can best be controlled by cutting taxes (GOVSPEND)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	90	7.1
2) Agree	247	19.4
3) Neutral	236	18.6
4) Disagree	475	37.4
5) Strongly disagree	223	17.5
Missing	83
TOTAL	1271	100.0

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87) Below are some statements related to aspect of taxation-how we as citizens share the burden of paying for government and other aspect of our common lives together. For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement: Property taxes are appropriate ways for municipalities to fund services (PROPTAX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	136	10.7
2) Agree	815	64.1
3) Neutral	150	11.8
4) Disagree	139	10.9
5) Strongly disagree	31	2.4
Missing	83
TOTAL	1271	100.0

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88) Below are some statements related to aspect of taxation-how we as citizens share the burden of paying for government and other aspect of our common lives together. For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement: Income taxes are fairer than sales taxes (INCOMETX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	207	16.3
2) Agree	394	31.0
3) Neutral	279	21.9
4) Disagree	320	25.2
5) Strongly disagree	72	5.7
Missing	82
TOTAL	1272	100.0

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89) Below are some statements related to aspect of taxation-how we as citizens share the burden of paying for government and other aspect of our common lives together. For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement: Luxury taxes should be increased and mortgage interest deductions eliminated on second (and third or more) homes (LUXURYTX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	293	23.0
2) Agree	498	39.1
3) Neutral	211	16.6
4) Disagree	189	14.8
5) Strongly disagree	83	6.5
Missing	80
TOTAL	1274	100.0

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90) Below are some statements related to aspect of taxation-how we as citizens share the burden of paying for government and other aspect of our common lives together. For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement: The estate tax currently affects inheritances over $1,500,000 (affecting less than 1% of the population) and should be continued to moderate social inequality across generations (ESTATETX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	319	25.1
2) Agree	422	33.2
3) Neutral	233	18.3
4) Disagree	187	14.7
5) Strongly disagree	111	8.7
Missing	82
TOTAL	1272	100.0

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91) Below are some statements related to aspect of taxation-how we as citizens share the burden of paying for government and other aspect of our common lives together. For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement: Taxation is generally an unproductive burden on private enterprise, so corporate taxes should be eliminated (CORPORAT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	41	3.2
2) Agree	60	4.7
3) Neutral	149	11.7
4) Disagree	567	44.6
5) Strongly disagree	454	35.7
Missing	83
TOTAL	1271	100.0

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92) Below are some statements related to aspect of taxation-how we as citizens share the burden of paying for government and other aspect of our common lives together. For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement: Off-shore tax havens and tax shelters should be eliminated (OFFSHORE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	521	41.0
2) Agree	484	38.1
3) Neutral	163	12.8
4) Disagree	66	5.2
5) Strongly disagree	37	2.9
Missing	83
TOTAL	1271	100.0

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93) Below are some statements related to aspect of taxation-how we as citizens share the burden of paying for government and other aspect of our common lives together. For each statement, please indicate your level of agreement or disagreement: The deficit burden on future generations requires phasing out tax reductions for those in upper income brackets (DEFICIT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	335	26.4
2) Agree	349	27.5
3) Neutral	250	19.7
4) Disagree	218	17.2
5) Strongly disagree	115	9.1
Missing	87
TOTAL	1267	100.0

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94) How appropriate is it for the U.S. government to play each of the following socioeconomic roles in American life: Guaranteeing the banking system a stable currency (BANKING)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	944	72.4
2) Appropriate	349	26.8
3) Not very appropriate	9	0.7
4) Not at all appropriate	2	0.2
Missing	50
TOTAL	1304	100.0

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95) How appropriate is it for the U.S. government to play each of the following socioeconomic roles in American life: Protecting citizens from risks and hazards (such as environmental, consumer product, and workplace hazards) (PROTECT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	758	58.2
2) Appropriate	495	38.0
3) Not very appropriate	42	3.2
4) Not at all appropriate	8	0.6
Missing	51
TOTAL	1303	100.0

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96) How appropriate is it for the U.S. government to play each of the following socioeconomic roles in American life: Stimulating the economy to provide as near 'full employment' as possible and to minimize depressions (STIMLATE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	494	38.0
2) Appropriate	707	54.3
3) Not very appropriate	91	7.0
4) Not at all appropriate	9	0.7
Missing	53
TOTAL	1301	100.0

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97) How appropriate is it for the U.S. government to play each of the following socioeconomic roles in American life: Protecting investors' rights to accurate accounting information, efficient securities markets, and orderly corporate governance (ACRATINF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	721	55.4
2) Appropriate	544	41.8
3) Not very appropriate	34	2.6
4) Not at all appropriate	2	0.2
Missing	53
TOTAL	1301	100.0

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98) How appropriate is it for the U.S. government to play each of the following socioeconomic roles in American life: Providing goods and services where market forces do not function or where natural monopolies seem most efficient, including transport, education, and utilities (GOODSERV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	361	28.2
2) Appropriate	619	48.4
3) Not very appropriate	260	20.3
4) Not at all appropriate	39	3.0
Missing	75
TOTAL	1279	100.0

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99) How appropriate is it for the U.S. government to play each of the following socioeconomic roles in American life: Guaranteeing medical care (MECICAL)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	553	42.6
2) Appropriate	510	39.3
3) Not very appropriate	184	14.2
4) Not at all appropriate	50	3.9
Missing	57
TOTAL	1297	100.0

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100) How appropriate is it for the U.S. government to play each of the following socioeconomic roles in American life: Guaranteeing old age and disability insurance (OLDAGEIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	568	43.7
2) Appropriate	551	42.4
3) Not very appropriate	155	11.9
4) Not at all appropriate	25	1.9
Missing	55
TOTAL	1299	100.0

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101) How appropriate is it for the U.S. government to play each of the following socioeconomic roles in American life: Protecting workers' rights (WORKRITE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	600	46.9
2) Appropriate	593	46.3
3) Not very appropriate	77	6.0
4) Not at all appropriate	10	0.8
Missing	74
TOTAL	1280	100.0

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102) How appropriate is it for the U.S. government to play each of the following socioeconomic roles in American life: Providing subsidies to large agricultural corporations and other once-established industrial sectors in need of 'protection' (SUBAGRIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	61	4.7
2) Appropriate	295	22.9
3) Not very appropriate	709	55.1
4) Not at all appropriate	221	17.2
Missing	68
TOTAL	1286	100.0

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103) How appropriate is it for the U.S. government to play each of the following socioeconomic roles in American life: Requiring adequate minimum ('living' or 'family') wages (MINWAGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	519	39.9
2) Appropriate	561	43.2
3) Not very appropriate	184	14.2
4) Not at all appropriate	36	2.8
Missing	54
TOTAL	1300	100.0

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104) How appropriate is it for the U.S. government to play each of the following socioeconomic roles in American life: Providing anti-poverty programs to assist areas and populations left out (or 'left behind') by the larger private marketplace (ANTIPOVT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	462	35.6
2) Appropriate	629	48.5
3) Not very appropriate	180	13.9
4) Not at all appropriate	25	1.9
Missing	58
TOTAL	1296	100.0

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105) Globalization is both a cultural and an economic phenomenon, aided by technological, military, and political factors. Please indicate your views on each of the trends and proposed responses listed below, by checking the appropriate box: Free trade should be allowed as widely as possible with minimal government interference (FREETRDE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	242	18.6
2) Agree	565	43.4
3) Neutral	281	21.6
4) Disagree	185	14.2
5) Strongly disagree	29	2.2
Missing	52
TOTAL	1302	100.0

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106) Globalization is both a cultural and an economic phenomenon, aided by technological, military, and political factors. Please indicate your views on each of the trends and proposed responses listed below, by checking the appropriate box: The U.S. and other developed nations must maintain their competitive advantage through high-quality education and technological advances, while other nations provide lower-cost labor, manufacturing, and raw materials (ADVANTGE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	151	11.7
2) Agree	358	27.8
3) Neutral	353	27.4
4) Disagree	362	28.1
5) Strongly disagree	66	5.1
Missing	64
TOTAL	1290	100.0

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107) Globalization is both a cultural and an economic phenomenon, aided by technological, military, and political factors. Please indicate your views on each of the trends and proposed responses listed below, by checking the appropriate box: Each nation or regional group should seek to strengthen its own human resources, public services, and food security, and resist over-dependence on exports and imports of any commodity (RSISTEXP)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	279	21.5
2) Agree	718	55.4
3) Neutral	182	14.0
4) Disagree	106	8.2
5) Strongly disagree	12	0.9
Missing	57
TOTAL	1297	100.0

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108) Globalization is both a cultural and an economic phenomenon, aided by technological, military, and political factors. Please indicate your views on each of the trends and proposed responses listed below, by checking the appropriate box: International copyright, patent and intellectual property laws should be strengthened and enforced (INTCOPYR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	360	27.7
2) Agree	651	50.2
3) Neutral	260	20.0
4) Disagree	22	1.7
5) Strongly disagree	5	0.4
Missing	56
TOTAL	1298	100.0

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109) Globalization is both a cultural and an economic phenomenon, aided by technological, military, and political factors. Please indicate your views on each of the trends and proposed responses listed below, by checking the appropriate box: International environmental, labor, health and safety standards should be strengthened and enforced (ENFORCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	492	37.9
2) Agree	615	47.4
3) Neutral	140	10.8
4) Disagree	42	3.2
5) Strongly disagree	9	0.7
Missing	56
TOTAL	1298	100.0

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110) Globalization is both a cultural and an economic phenomenon, aided by technological, military, and political factors. Please indicate your views on each of the trends and proposed responses listed below, by checking the appropriate box: Trafficking in poor women and children for sexual and other servitude must be abolished (TRAFFICK)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	1176	90.0
2) Agree	103	7.9
3) Neutral	23	1.8
4) Disagree	2	0.2
5) Strongly disagree	2	0.2
Missing	48
TOTAL	1306	100.0

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111) Globalization is both a cultural and an economic phenomenon, aided by technological, military, and political factors. Please indicate your views on each of the trends and proposed responses listed below, by checking the appropriate box: The United Nations should be strengthened to help alleviate poverty as well as prevent war (UNSTRENG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	493	38.0
2) Agree	388	29.9
3) Neutral	167	12.9
4) Disagree	141	10.9
5) Strongly disagree	110	8.5
Missing	55
TOTAL	1299	100.0

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112) Globalization is both a cultural and an economic phenomenon, aided by technological, military, and political factors. Please indicate your views on each of the trends and proposed responses listed below, by checking the appropriate box: Standards for members in the United Nations should be strengthened so that undemocratic states have less influence (UNDEMINF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	269	20.7
2) Agree	404	31.1
3) Neutral	389	30.0
4) Disagree	205	15.8
5) Strongly disagree	30	2.3
Missing	57
TOTAL	1297	100.0

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113) Globalization is both a cultural and an economic phenomenon, aided by technological, military, and political factors. Please indicate your views on each of the trends and proposed responses listed below, by checking the appropriate box: Immigration should be encouraged to provide needed workers in developed countries (YESIMMGR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	46	3.6
2) Agree	283	21.9
3) Neutral	540	41.8
4) Disagree	345	26.7
5) Strongly disagree	79	6.1
Missing	61
TOTAL	1293	100.0

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114) Globalization is both a cultural and an economic phenomenon, aided by technological, military, and political factors. Please indicate your views on each of the trends and proposed responses listed below, by checking the appropriate box: Immigration from poorer countries should be lessened by debt relief and favorable terms of trade, and by encouraging indigenous traditions and appropriate technology (DEBTRELF)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	220	17.0
2) Agree	594	45.9
3) Neutral	358	27.6
4) Disagree	101	7.8
5) Strongly disagree	22	1.7
Missing	59
TOTAL	1295	100.0

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115) Globalization is both a cultural and an economic phenomenon, aided by technological, military, and political factors. Please indicate your views on each of the trends and proposed responses listed below, by checking the appropriate box: Trade in weapons should be subject to substantial international taxes to support a multi-national peacekeeping force (INTLTAX)

	TOTAL	%
1) Strongly agree	379	29.2
2) Agree	395	30.5
3) Neutral	326	25.1
4) Disagree	121	9.3
5) Strongly disagree	76	5.9
Missing	57
TOTAL	1297	100.0

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116) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: Social Security for baby-boomers and those younger (SOCSECUR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	467	36.1
2) Generally concerned	557	43.1
3) A little concerned	212	16.4
4) Not concerned	51	3.9
5) No opinion	5	0.4
Missing	62
TOTAL	1292	100.0

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117) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: Impact of housing costs and wages on family life, including the affordability of childcare (and children) (HOUSECST)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	518	40.3
2) Generally concerned	520	40.4
3) A little concerned	190	14.8
4) Not concerned	52	4.0
5) No opinion	6	0.5
Missing	68
TOTAL	1286	100.0

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118) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: Health insurance for all (HEALTHIN)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	712	55.3
2) Generally concerned	356	27.7
3) A little concerned	132	10.3
4) Not concerned	81	6.3
5) No opinion	6	0.5
Missing	67
TOTAL	1287	100.0

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119) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: Educational competitiveness of Americans internationally (EDCOMPET)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	467	36.1
2) Generally concerned	514	39.7
3) A little concerned	226	17.5
4) Not concerned	67	5.2
5) No opinion	21	1.6
Missing	59
TOTAL	1295	100.0

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120) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: Energy independence, conservation, and use of renewable resources (CONSERVE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	745	57.8
2) Generally concerned	437	33.9
3) A little concerned	90	7.0
4) Not concerned	10	0.8
5) No opinion	6	0.5
Missing	66
TOTAL	1288	100.0

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121) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: Global warming, climate change, and environmental sustainability (GLOBWARM)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	540	42.0
2) Generally concerned	364	28.3
3) A little concerned	233	18.1
4) Not concerned	142	11.0
5) No opinion	8	0.6
Missing	67
TOTAL	1287	100.0

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122) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: Racial equality and protection from discrimination (RACIALEQ)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	555	43.0
2) Generally concerned	478	37.0
3) A little concerned	191	14.8
4) Not concerned	63	4.9
5) No opinion	4	0.3
Missing	63
TOTAL	1291	100.0

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123) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: Increased distance between the most wealthy and most poor, making for class divisions and limited opportunities for advancement (CLASSDIV)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	625	48.7
2) Generally concerned	330	25.7
3) A little concerned	201	15.7
4) Not concerned	114	8.9
5) No opinion	14	1.1
Missing	70
TOTAL	1284	100.0

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124) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: The cost of college education (COSTCOLG)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	477	36.9
2) Generally concerned	501	38.8
3) A little concerned	238	18.4
4) Not concerned	69	5.3
5) No opinion	7	0.5
Missing	62
TOTAL	1292	100.0

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125) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: Public transportation (PUBLICTR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	308	23.9
2) Generally concerned	491	38.1
3) A little concerned	350	27.2
4) Not concerned	125	9.7
5) No opinion	15	1.2
Missing	65
TOTAL	1289	100.0

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126) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: Veterans' benefits, especially for the disabled (VETBENFT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	333	25.8
2) Generally concerned	551	42.6
3) A little concerned	317	24.5
4) Not concerned	70	5.4
5) No opinion	22	1.7
Missing	61
TOTAL	1293	100.0

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127) As you view the economy in light of your faith, how concerned are you about each of the following issues: Non-military assistance for foreign countries (ASTANCE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very concerned	254	19.7
2) Generally concerned	497	38.5
3) A little concerned	350	27.1
4) Not concerned	145	11.2
5) No opinion	44	3.4
Missing	64
TOTAL	1290	100.0

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128) What do you believe are appropriate measures for church bodies to take on economic matters: Considering divestment from companies whose actions go against church policies (DIVESTMT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	429	33.3
2) Appropriate	551	42.8
3) Not very appropriate	170	13.2
4) Not at all appropriate	97	7.5
5) No opinion	41	3.2
Missing	66
TOTAL	1288	100.0

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129) What do you believe are appropriate measures for church bodies to take on economic matters: Advocating economic policies to the U.S. government (POL4GOVT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	288	22.5
2) Appropriate	512	40.0
3) Not very appropriate	309	24.1
4) Not at all appropriate	128	10.0
5) No opinion	44	3.4
Missing	73
TOTAL	1281	100.0

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130) What do you believe are appropriate measures for church bodies to take on economic matters: Encouraging dialogue between business and labor (BUSNLABR)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	378	29.4
2) Appropriate	626	48.6
3) Not very appropriate	170	13.2
4) Not at all appropriate	82	6.4
5) No opinion	31	2.4
Missing	67
TOTAL	1287	100.0

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131) What do you believe are appropriate measures for church bodies to take on economic matters: Encouraging Presbyterians to change their lifestyles to bring them more in line with church teaching (for example, on consumption of goods) (LIFSTYLE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	585	45.3
2) Appropriate	527	40.9
3) Not very appropriate	114	8.8
4) Not at all appropriate	39	3.0
5) No opinion	25	1.9
Missing	64
TOTAL	1290	100.0

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132) What do you believe are appropriate measures for church bodies to take on economic matters: Studying the impact of economic trends on family, church, and community life (ECONOMIC)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	449	34.9
2) Appropriate	623	48.4
3) Not very appropriate	133	10.3
4) Not at all appropriate	37	2.9
5) No opinion	44	3.4
Missing	68
TOTAL	1286	100.0

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133) What do you believe are appropriate measures for church bodies to take on economic matters: Developing and making public theologically/ethically based guidelines for economic behavior (GUIDLINE)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	423	33.0
2) Appropriate	577	45.0
3) Not very appropriate	160	12.5
4) Not at all appropriate	68	5.3
5) No opinion	54	4.2
Missing	72
TOTAL	1282	100.0

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134) What do you believe are appropriate measures for church bodies to take on economic matters: Urging people to boycott companies whose practices go against church policies (BOYCOT2)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	263	20.4
2) Appropriate	505	39.2
3) Not very appropriate	316	24.5
4) Not at all appropriate	156	12.1
5) No opinion	49	3.8
Missing	65
TOTAL	1289	100.0

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135) What do you believe are appropriate measures for church bodies to take on economic matters: Encouraging investments in community, cooperative, and church-related enterprises (INVSTMNT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Very appropriate	469	36.4
2) Appropriate	621	48.2
3) Not very appropriate	106	8.2
4) Not at all appropriate	41	3.2
5) No opinion	51	4.0
Missing	66
TOTAL	1288	100.0

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136) Please use this space for additional comments (COMMENT)

	TOTAL	%
1) Positive comment about questionnaire/content	20	6.8
2) Negative comment about questionnaire/content	38	12.9
3) Negative comment church should stick to the gospel and not get involved in social/economic/political/governmental issues	29	9.8
4) Other positive comments about questionnaire	64	21.7
5) Positive comments about experience as panelist	20	6.8
6) Negative comments about experience as panelist	2	0.7
7) Other comments about experiences as panelist	2	0.7
8) Other comments	120	40.7
Missing	1059
TOTAL	295	100.0