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April 21, 2021

Many in Western Europe and U.S. Want Economic Changes as Pandemic Continues

Many say it is important for their governments to build more public housing

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Many in Western Europe and U.S. Want Economic Changes as Pandemic Continues
A majority in France and half in Germany, UK and U.S. think economic system needs a major overhaul
Majorities in four nations think government-provided job training is very important
Britons most supportive of regulating business, Americans the most wary
Among those who see economic uncertainty, stronger calls for reform
In all four countries, more support for economic reform comes from the left
Near-universal support for increase in government-provided job and skills training
Many say it is important for their governments to build more public housing
Broad support for expansion of government benefits for the poor
Sizable shares say it is very important to raise taxes on wealthy
Higher income earners are least likely to view raising taxes on wealthy as very important for governments
Widespread support for universal basic income in Europe; American public split
People in lowest income group most likely to support universal basic income
Ideological differences in views of government regulation in all countries polled
Many say they have a good chance of improving their standard of living
Entertainment industry workers demonstrate in Nantes, France, on Feb. 4 as part of a nationwide day of protests for the preservation and development of employment and public services. (Loic Venance/AFP via Getty Images)
Among those who see economic uncertainty, stronger calls for reform
Majorities in four nations think government-provided job training is very important

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