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reportMar 2, 2020

Most Americans Point to Circumstances, Not Work Ethic, for Why People Are Rich or Poor

How we did this Pew Research Center has conducted extensive research on the public’s economic attitudes, including opinions about economic inequality. As part of this research, we conducted this study to better understand Americans’ views of the factors behind why some people are rich or poor. We also wanted to learn if attitudes had changed […]
short readsFeb 10, 2020

A snapshot of the top 2020 Democratic presidential candidates’ supporters

As the race for the nomination heats up, supporters of the major Democratic candidates stand apart from one another in notable ways.
data essayDec 13, 2019

Two Recessions, Two Recoveries

Examine the trajectories of the two biggest recessions and recoveries in modern U.S. history, comparing them side-by-side.
reportOct 15, 2019

European Public Opinion Three Decades After the Fall of Communism

Thirty years ago, a wave of optimism swept across Europe as walls and regimes fell, and long-oppressed publics embraced open societies, open markets and a more united Europe. Three decades later, a new Pew Research Center survey finds that few people in the former Eastern Bloc regret the monumental changes of 1989-1991.
reportOct 7, 2019

In Their Own Words: Behind Americans’ Views of ‘Socialism’ and ‘Capitalism’

For many, “socialism” is a word that evokes a weakened work ethic, stifled innovation and excessive reliance on the government. For others, it represents a fairer, more generous society.
short readsJun 17, 2019

Most Americans say the legacy of slavery still affects black people in the U.S. today

Black adults are particularly likely to say slavery continues to have an impact: More than eight-in-ten say this is the case.
short readsMay 17, 2019

Many Americans see religious discrimination in U.S. – especially against Muslims

Most American adults (82%) say Muslims are subject to at least some discrimination in the U.S. today, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in March – including a majority (56%) who say Muslims are discriminated against a lot.
reportOct 28, 2019

Experts Optimistic About the Next 50 Years of Digital Life

Fifty years after the first computer network was connected, most experts say digital life will mostly change things for the better in coming decades. But they say this will require reforms toward better cooperation and security, basic rights and economic fairness.
short readsMar 21, 2019

Looking ahead to 2050, Americans are pessimistic about many aspects of life in U.S.

Majorities of Americans foresee widening income gaps, tougher financial times for older Americans and intensifying political divisions.
short readsMay 1, 2019

With high levels of prayer, U.S. is an outlier among wealthy nations

When compared with other wealthy nations, the U.S. is unique in that a large share of its population prays every day.

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Most Americans Point to Circumstances, Not Work Ethic, for Why People Are Rich or Poor

A snapshot of the top 2020 Democratic presidential candidates’ supporters

European Public Opinion Three Decades After the Fall of Communism

In Their Own Words: Behind Americans’ Views of ‘Socialism’ and ‘Capitalism’

Many Americans see religious discrimination in U.S. – especially against Muslims

Experts Optimistic About the Next 50 Years of Digital Life

With high levels of prayer, U.S. is an outlier among wealthy nations

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