Explore the results of the new Aspen Ideas Festival poll, which asked Americans to define their versions of the dream, barriers to achieving it, and hopes for the future.
The Atlantic/Aspen Institute Survey 2015: The American DreamBurson-Marsteller
The Atlantic/Aspen Institute Survey 2015: Majority of Americans Express Optimism About Own Lives, Yet Believe American Dream Is Suffering
The American people are overwhelmingly optimistic about their own personal lives and ability to live the “American Dream” even as three fourths are worried the Dream is suffering overall, according to a 2015 The Atlantic/Aspen Institute survey conducted by Burson-Marsteller and Penn Schoen Berland (PSB), and based on a quantitative online survey in the US among 1,988 General Population and 513 Broad Elites.
Burson-Marsteller and Penn Schoen Berland (PSB), launched the seventh consecutive The Atlantic/Aspen Institute survey, an exclusive poll unveiling Americans’ views on the direction of their country. The quantitative survey collected insights from 1,988 members of the general population and 513 broad elites in the U.S. Most notably, this year’s survey found that Americans are overwhelmingly optimistic about their personal lives and ability to live the “American Dream,” even though three fourths are worried the Dream is suffering overall.
The Atlantic/Aspen Institute Survey 2015: The American Dream - Abbreviated Burson-Marsteller
This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted by PSB regarding perceptions of the American Dream. Some key findings include:
- Most Americans believe obstacles to achieving the American Dream are more severe today than in the past.
- While pessimistic about the country's direction, most Americans report being satisfied with their lives and optimistic about their futures.
- Younger Americans are more likely to believe they are currently living the Dream or will achieve it, compared to older Americans.
- Financial security is viewed as one of the most important aspects of the American Dream across all age groups.
The 2013 Atlantic/Aspen Institute Annual American Values Survey: One Nation, ...Burson-Marsteller
With July 4th approaching, more than 60 percent of Americans say the nation is more divided as a country now than it was 10 years ago, with even higher percentages saying America is at least as fragmented now as it was during the Great Depression, Vietnam, and Watergate. And perhaps most strikingly, one in five Americans doubts that America will remain united as one country. These are some of the findings of the 2013 The Atlantic/Aspen Institute American Values Survey, conducted by research firm Penn Schoen Berland (PSB) in partnership with global public relations and strategic communications firm Burson-Marsteller.
Beth Cox conducted research through questionnaires to understand audiences for a planned documentary about social media. She surveyed 10 people ages 17-25 and 10 ages 45-55. Both age groups regularly watched documentaries, though the younger group less so. Both were most interested in topics like technology and were engaged with several social media platforms, though the younger group used more platforms and accounts. The research found that social media has influenced both age groups and that they see it as an important part of modern life. This information will help Cox design a documentary that appeals to and educates her target audiences.
America looks to 2024 full appendix final 6 30 14aspeninstitute
The document describes the results of a survey conducted in 2014 about Americans' views on various economic, social, and educational issues over the next 10 years until 2024. Some key findings from the survey include:
- 35% of Americans believe the US will be on the right track in 2024, while 39% think the American economy will be on the right track.
- 49% believe hard work will be less likely to pay off, and 66% think the gap between rich and poor will grow.
- 57% think the middle class has shrunk over the past 10 years, and 49% think it will shrink by 2024.
- 22% believe the US will have the best education system,
The Atlantic/Aspen Institute Survey 2015: The American DreamBurson-Marsteller
The Atlantic/Aspen Institute Survey 2015: Majority of Americans Express Optimism About Own Lives, Yet Believe American Dream Is Suffering
The American people are overwhelmingly optimistic about their own personal lives and ability to live the “American Dream” even as three fourths are worried the Dream is suffering overall, according to a 2015 The Atlantic/Aspen Institute survey conducted by Burson-Marsteller and Penn Schoen Berland (PSB), and based on a quantitative online survey in the US among 1,988 General Population and 513 Broad Elites.
Burson-Marsteller and Penn Schoen Berland (PSB), launched the seventh consecutive The Atlantic/Aspen Institute survey, an exclusive poll unveiling Americans’ views on the direction of their country. The quantitative survey collected insights from 1,988 members of the general population and 513 broad elites in the U.S. Most notably, this year’s survey found that Americans are overwhelmingly optimistic about their personal lives and ability to live the “American Dream,” even though three fourths are worried the Dream is suffering overall.
The Atlantic/Aspen Institute Survey 2015: The American Dream - Abbreviated Burson-Marsteller
This document summarizes the results of a survey conducted by PSB regarding perceptions of the American Dream. Some key findings include:
- Most Americans believe obstacles to achieving the American Dream are more severe today than in the past.
- While pessimistic about the country's direction, most Americans report being satisfied with their lives and optimistic about their futures.
- Younger Americans are more likely to believe they are currently living the Dream or will achieve it, compared to older Americans.
- Financial security is viewed as one of the most important aspects of the American Dream across all age groups.
The 2013 Atlantic/Aspen Institute Annual American Values Survey: One Nation, ...Burson-Marsteller
With July 4th approaching, more than 60 percent of Americans say the nation is more divided as a country now than it was 10 years ago, with even higher percentages saying America is at least as fragmented now as it was during the Great Depression, Vietnam, and Watergate. And perhaps most strikingly, one in five Americans doubts that America will remain united as one country. These are some of the findings of the 2013 The Atlantic/Aspen Institute American Values Survey, conducted by research firm Penn Schoen Berland (PSB) in partnership with global public relations and strategic communications firm Burson-Marsteller.
Beth Cox conducted research through questionnaires to understand audiences for a planned documentary about social media. She surveyed 10 people ages 17-25 and 10 ages 45-55. Both age groups regularly watched documentaries, though the younger group less so. Both were most interested in topics like technology and were engaged with several social media platforms, though the younger group used more platforms and accounts. The research found that social media has influenced both age groups and that they see it as an important part of modern life. This information will help Cox design a documentary that appeals to and educates her target audiences.
America looks to 2024 full appendix final 6 30 14aspeninstitute
The document describes the results of a survey conducted in 2014 about Americans' views on various economic, social, and educational issues over the next 10 years until 2024. Some key findings from the survey include:
- 35% of Americans believe the US will be on the right track in 2024, while 39% think the American economy will be on the right track.
- 49% believe hard work will be less likely to pay off, and 66% think the gap between rich and poor will grow.
- 57% think the middle class has shrunk over the past 10 years, and 49% think it will shrink by 2024.
- 22% believe the US will have the best education system,
This certificate certifies that Mr. Srinivasan Santhakumar completed a successful internship with the Solar Group at the Royal Institute of Technology from June 15 to August 15, 2016 under the supervision of Lukas Aichmayer, where he surveyed and tested a high-current DC sensor to monitor xenon-arc lamps and began creating LabVIEW routines for a data acquisition system, successfully completing his internship.
Prezentacja Zbigniewa Maćkowa na konferencji Towarzystwa Urbanistów Polskich "Mieszkać w mieście. Problemy i wyzwania dla kształtowania współczesnej polityki mieszkaniowej". Gdynia 23-24.06.2016.
A review of African localisation at Mozilla with some of the issues experienced and concerns. Together with some flags in terms of why Mozilla localisation is important.
La contaminación se define como la introducción de un contaminante en el medio ambiente que causa daño o malestar. Existen varios tipos de contaminación como del agua, aire, suelo y radiactiva. La contaminación del agua incluye microorganismos patógenos, detergentes, pesticidas, nitratos y petróleo. La contaminación del aire contiene materias o energía que representan riesgo para la salud o bienes. La contaminación del suelo generalmente resulta de fugas de tanques subterráneos, aplicación de pesticidas
Siliconchips Services is a London based company offering the global means to provide a competitive advantage in customized end to end publishing services.
Step by Step Tutorial on How to Create Your Blog in Facebook Note Jing Agustin
Learn how to create and build your blog on Facebook Note. You can publish your articles or blog on your Fb account and Fb pages using the Notes of facebook. Like any other facebook feed, the Notes can be shared, liked, and commented on. It's another avenue to converse with your followers and community. Publishing with Notes is quick, easy, and fun. It's professional looking too.
Lessons from Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast InterviewsBonni Stachowiak
This document summarizes what the author has learned from hosting a podcast interviewing over 50 experts in teaching. It includes insights from educators like Parker Palmer, Stephen Brookfield, Jose Bowen, Ainissa Ramirez, Kevin Gannon, and Robert Bjork on topics like knowing your teaching philosophy, being kind to students, and leveraging the power of the mind through techniques like retrieval, spacing, forgetting, and interleaving. The document encourages taking action by listening to the podcast, connecting on social media, and committing to the teachinginhighered website.
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and
offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.for more details please visit
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The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and
offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.for more details please visit
www.indiandentalacademy.com
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Welcome to Indian Dental Academy
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
Indian dental academy has a unique training program & curriculum that provides students with exceptional clinical skills and enabling them to return to their office with high level confidence and start treating patients
State of the art comprehensive training-Faculty of world wide repute &Very affordable.
Development of Thyroid Gland (Special Embryology)Dr. Sherif Fahmy
The thyroid gland develops from endodermal cells in the floor of the pharynx. It begins as a diverticulum on the dorsum of the tongue, which elongates to form the thyroglossal duct. The duct extends downward in front of the hyoid and thyroid cartilage, where it divides into two parts that form the thyroid lobes. The ultimobranchial body contributes parafollicular cells to the thyroid gland. The thyroglossal duct degenerates from the foramen cecum on the tongue down to the hyoid bone. Persistence of parts of the duct can lead to congenital anomalies like lingual thyroid or thyroglossal cysts.
O documento descreve as principais características dos bacilos gram-negativos, incluindo enterobactérias como Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella e Klebsiella, abordando sua classificação, habitat, mecanismos de virulência e doenças causadas.
This document provides information about the Earth's geography. It begins by describing the Earth's shape as a sphere and its rotation on an axis. It then defines key geographic terms like poles, hemispheres, and latitude and longitude. Subsequent sections explain concepts such as time zones, ocean currents, climate zones, and the composition of the Earth. Activities are included throughout to reinforce the material. The document serves as a comprehensive overview of basic Earth science concepts.
The document discusses how the definition of the American Dream has evolved over time from ideals like homeownership, marriage, children, and retirement to incorporate greater financial stability and security. It notes that while the American Dream remains achieving these life goals, many respondents feel increased financial stress and that achieving the Dream is more difficult today due to rising costs of living and raising children. The document concludes by outlining four ways to help consumers achieve the American Dream: building financial literacy; managing complexity; controlling budgeting, spending, and borrowing; and understanding progress through small successes.
Black Consumer Project Wave 1 - Identity + ValuesThinkNow
This document provides a summary of key findings from a survey of Black consumers in the United States. Some of the main findings include:
- There is no universally preferred label for Black identity, though "Black American" emerged as one of the top three preferred names.
- Black Americans are more likely than non-Blacks to believe that their race/heritage defines who they are.
- While family and faith are top values for all Americans, Black Americans more highly rank personal growth as a driving value.
- Around 57% of Black Americans believe in the American Dream, though rates vary by age, geography, and nativity.
- Black Americans define success more in terms of maintaining personal and financial health rather
Hispanic Millennial Attitudes Towards Health & Wellbeing ThinkNow
Five Key Themes:
Hispanic Millennials…
1.Have sophisticated health attitudes
2.Are engaged in healthy lifestyles
3.Embrace technology. Is that pro or anti-health?
4.Send conflicting messages regarding diet
5.Are widely insured but not apt to visit doctors
Our Report explores the impact of culture on the Millennial consumption of media, technology, and entertainment - how Social media heavily influences entertainment consumption, how new technology & wearables are making inroads. etc.
The Hispanic Millennial Project Wave 5: Media, Entertainment & Technology - A...ThinkNow
Our detailed report explores the impact of Asian culture on the Millennial consumption of media, technology, and entertainment.
Some of the topics covered are:
# How social media heavily influences entertainment consumption
# How new technology & wearables are making inroads
# What is the key to pay TV services
Fetzer Institute Survey on Love and Forgiveness in American Societyfetzerinstitute
At a time when significant emphasis is placed on the issues that divide Americans, the Fetzer Institute’s “Survey of Love and Forgiveness in American Society” reveals the commonalities that bind us together. The report uncovers the deeply held beliefs and attitudes individuals have about love, forgiveness, and their connection to the world beyond our borders. The Fetzer Institute commissioned the research in 2010 in an effort to explore these complex topics that are central to its mission and to learn more about where love and forgiveness are present in American life.
This certificate certifies that Mr. Srinivasan Santhakumar completed a successful internship with the Solar Group at the Royal Institute of Technology from June 15 to August 15, 2016 under the supervision of Lukas Aichmayer, where he surveyed and tested a high-current DC sensor to monitor xenon-arc lamps and began creating LabVIEW routines for a data acquisition system, successfully completing his internship.
Prezentacja Zbigniewa Maćkowa na konferencji Towarzystwa Urbanistów Polskich "Mieszkać w mieście. Problemy i wyzwania dla kształtowania współczesnej polityki mieszkaniowej". Gdynia 23-24.06.2016.
A review of African localisation at Mozilla with some of the issues experienced and concerns. Together with some flags in terms of why Mozilla localisation is important.
La contaminación se define como la introducción de un contaminante en el medio ambiente que causa daño o malestar. Existen varios tipos de contaminación como del agua, aire, suelo y radiactiva. La contaminación del agua incluye microorganismos patógenos, detergentes, pesticidas, nitratos y petróleo. La contaminación del aire contiene materias o energía que representan riesgo para la salud o bienes. La contaminación del suelo generalmente resulta de fugas de tanques subterráneos, aplicación de pesticidas
Siliconchips Services is a London based company offering the global means to provide a competitive advantage in customized end to end publishing services.
Step by Step Tutorial on How to Create Your Blog in Facebook Note Jing Agustin
Learn how to create and build your blog on Facebook Note. You can publish your articles or blog on your Fb account and Fb pages using the Notes of facebook. Like any other facebook feed, the Notes can be shared, liked, and commented on. It's another avenue to converse with your followers and community. Publishing with Notes is quick, easy, and fun. It's professional looking too.
Lessons from Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast InterviewsBonni Stachowiak
This document summarizes what the author has learned from hosting a podcast interviewing over 50 experts in teaching. It includes insights from educators like Parker Palmer, Stephen Brookfield, Jose Bowen, Ainissa Ramirez, Kevin Gannon, and Robert Bjork on topics like knowing your teaching philosophy, being kind to students, and leveraging the power of the mind through techniques like retrieval, spacing, forgetting, and interleaving. The document encourages taking action by listening to the podcast, connecting on social media, and committing to the teachinginhighered website.
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and
offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.for more details please visit
www.indiandentalacademy.com
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and
offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.for more details please visit
www.indiandentalacademy.com
PG Retraction Spring for Canine & Incisor /certified fixed orthodontic cours...Indian dental academy
Welcome to Indian Dental Academy
The Indian Dental Academy is the Leader in continuing dental education , training dentists in all aspects of dentistry and offering a wide range of dental certified courses in different formats.
Indian dental academy has a unique training program & curriculum that provides students with exceptional clinical skills and enabling them to return to their office with high level confidence and start treating patients
State of the art comprehensive training-Faculty of world wide repute &Very affordable.
Development of Thyroid Gland (Special Embryology)Dr. Sherif Fahmy
The thyroid gland develops from endodermal cells in the floor of the pharynx. It begins as a diverticulum on the dorsum of the tongue, which elongates to form the thyroglossal duct. The duct extends downward in front of the hyoid and thyroid cartilage, where it divides into two parts that form the thyroid lobes. The ultimobranchial body contributes parafollicular cells to the thyroid gland. The thyroglossal duct degenerates from the foramen cecum on the tongue down to the hyoid bone. Persistence of parts of the duct can lead to congenital anomalies like lingual thyroid or thyroglossal cysts.
O documento descreve as principais características dos bacilos gram-negativos, incluindo enterobactérias como Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Shigella e Klebsiella, abordando sua classificação, habitat, mecanismos de virulência e doenças causadas.
This document provides information about the Earth's geography. It begins by describing the Earth's shape as a sphere and its rotation on an axis. It then defines key geographic terms like poles, hemispheres, and latitude and longitude. Subsequent sections explain concepts such as time zones, ocean currents, climate zones, and the composition of the Earth. Activities are included throughout to reinforce the material. The document serves as a comprehensive overview of basic Earth science concepts.
The document discusses how the definition of the American Dream has evolved over time from ideals like homeownership, marriage, children, and retirement to incorporate greater financial stability and security. It notes that while the American Dream remains achieving these life goals, many respondents feel increased financial stress and that achieving the Dream is more difficult today due to rising costs of living and raising children. The document concludes by outlining four ways to help consumers achieve the American Dream: building financial literacy; managing complexity; controlling budgeting, spending, and borrowing; and understanding progress through small successes.
Black Consumer Project Wave 1 - Identity + ValuesThinkNow
This document provides a summary of key findings from a survey of Black consumers in the United States. Some of the main findings include:
- There is no universally preferred label for Black identity, though "Black American" emerged as one of the top three preferred names.
- Black Americans are more likely than non-Blacks to believe that their race/heritage defines who they are.
- While family and faith are top values for all Americans, Black Americans more highly rank personal growth as a driving value.
- Around 57% of Black Americans believe in the American Dream, though rates vary by age, geography, and nativity.
- Black Americans define success more in terms of maintaining personal and financial health rather
Hispanic Millennial Attitudes Towards Health & Wellbeing ThinkNow
Five Key Themes:
Hispanic Millennials…
1.Have sophisticated health attitudes
2.Are engaged in healthy lifestyles
3.Embrace technology. Is that pro or anti-health?
4.Send conflicting messages regarding diet
5.Are widely insured but not apt to visit doctors
Our Report explores the impact of culture on the Millennial consumption of media, technology, and entertainment - how Social media heavily influences entertainment consumption, how new technology & wearables are making inroads. etc.
The Hispanic Millennial Project Wave 5: Media, Entertainment & Technology - A...ThinkNow
Our detailed report explores the impact of Asian culture on the Millennial consumption of media, technology, and entertainment.
Some of the topics covered are:
# How social media heavily influences entertainment consumption
# How new technology & wearables are making inroads
# What is the key to pay TV services
Fetzer Institute Survey on Love and Forgiveness in American Societyfetzerinstitute
At a time when significant emphasis is placed on the issues that divide Americans, the Fetzer Institute’s “Survey of Love and Forgiveness in American Society” reveals the commonalities that bind us together. The report uncovers the deeply held beliefs and attitudes individuals have about love, forgiveness, and their connection to the world beyond our borders. The Fetzer Institute commissioned the research in 2010 in an effort to explore these complex topics that are central to its mission and to learn more about where love and forgiveness are present in American life.
The life twist study an independent report commissioned by american expressLex Pit
1) The document summarizes the key findings of the American Express LifeTwist Study conducted by The Futures Company. It found that Americans no longer view the traditional linear path as the sole route to success and instead expect twists, turns, and unexpected changes along their journey.
2) Now, Americans prioritize life experiences, health, relationships and happiness over wealth when defining their own and others' success. Nearly 6 in 10 consider themselves successful but also a "work in progress."
3) The study identifies four categories that Americans fall into in terms of embracing life's changes - 52% are "LifeTwisters" open to occasional changes, 11% are "Reinventionists" who actively seek change,
In 2013, Telefónica carried out the largest ever survey of Millennials, creating a new understanding of the beliefs and motivations of the Millennials generation. In 2014, the survey was updated exploring the opinions of 6,702 Millennials, aged 18-30 across 18 countries in three regions.
This year’s survey found that today’s 18-30 year-olds are largely satisfied with their lives and decidedly optimistic about their prospects for the future.
This section of data explores the motivations and influences that drive Millennials and discovers where in the world they are.
The document summarizes the findings of an online discussion with 314 American voters about navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. Key points include:
- Americans expect a long road ahead with social distancing and anticipate a possible second wave. They want significant progress like a vaccine or widespread testing before returning to normal.
- They support antibody testing and a staggered return to work but have questions about feasibility. Tracking apps face skepticism over data privacy and potential discrimination.
- Americans are watching closely to see how companies treat employees in terms of pay, benefits and safety. They credit leaders who have helped communities and donated but will judge those who don't follow through on values.
America looks forward to 2024. The begining of the end of USA don't do someth...Nor Wahab
Americans envision significant changes over the next decade according to a survey conducted by Penn Schoen Berland and Burson-Marsteller. They foresee:
1) An increasingly uncertain economic future with declining opportunity and standards of living compared to today.
2) A diminished global role for the U.S. with most expecting China, not the U.S., to be the leading world superpower and economy by 2024.
3) Deep doubts about the ability of government to effectively address national challenges, though most foresee larger government over the next 10 years.
4) While pessimistic about economic and political issues, Americans expect continued progress on social issues like same-sex marriage and greater technological
America looks forward to 20024 Are we Mlaysians looking forward to year 2020Nor Wahab
Americans foresee a more uncertain future for the country's economic strength and role in the world by 2024, but greater certainty on social issues. Specifically:
- The economy will be in worse shape, with few believing the U.S. will remain the "land of opportunity" or that hard work will lead to success.
- America's global standing and role as a superpower will decline, with most saying China, not the U.S., will be the leading economic and political force by 2024.
- On social issues, debates around same-sex marriage, marijuana, and climate change will be resolved with a new consensus emerging.
- Most expect less privacy from the government and doubt Americans
A person's family is by far the greatest wealth one will ever possess. Generally, we protect our acquired wealth, are we doing the same for our family especially if we are not in the picture?
Survey on Attitudes Towards the EconomyBradleyHonan
StrategyOne conducted a survey of 1,050 Americans to assess their economic outlook. Key findings include:
- 65% believe a double-dip recession is likely and 72% feel Europe's financial problems will harm the US recovery.
- Americans report being financially and emotionally impacted by the recession, with many delaying major life decisions.
- A majority are not seeing signs of recovery where they live and work, with 70% expecting full recovery will not occur until late 2011 or later.
The LIBRE Institute - Financial Power Breakfast - PresentationsJosselin Castillo
Enjoy a compilation of all the power-point presentations that were covered at The LIBRE Institute Financial Power Breakfast on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016.
The document provides tips for effectively communicating key messages during media interviews. It discusses the importance of non-verbal communication like smiling and hand gestures. The core message should be repeated throughout the interview, and tough questions should be addressed by agreeing with shared concerns before bridging back to the core message. Examples are provided for practicing interviews and dealing with skeptical questions. Different types of interviews like television, radio, and print are compared. The overall goal is to convey essential enrollment information to audiences in a clear and relatable manner.
Talk Enrollment to Me: Effective Consumer MessagingEnroll America
The document outlines an agenda and goals for a session on effective consumer messaging around health insurance enrollment. It discusses national and state profiles of the uninsured, testing different messages targeting young people, and engaging consumer stories to promote enrollment. The presentation aims to provide tools and strategies for applying messaging lessons in the real world.
America looks to 2024 key findings deck final june 30 2014aspeninstitute
Most Americans foresee a more uncertain future for the United States over the next 10 years according to a survey conducted by Penn Schoen Berland and Burson-Marsteller. While respondents see increasing certainty on social issues like same-sex marriage, Americans expressed uncertainty about the country's economic strength and role in the world. Specifically, few think the U.S. will remain the "land of opportunity" and most believe China rather than the U.S. will be the leading global superpower over the next decade.
The Aspen Ideas Festival and Time Magazine present a Penn Schoen Berland poll on American attitudes ten years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The results of the poll were first released at the 2011 Aspen Ideas Festival June 30, 2011.
The document summarizes the Global Gender Gap Report 2010. It introduces the Global Gender Gap Index, which measures gender inequality in four key areas: educational attainment, health and survival, economic opportunity, and political empowerment. The index is calculated based on 14 variables and data from over 130 countries. It shows that while progress has been made in closing gender gaps, disparities still exist in economic participation and political representation globally.
Building African Advocacy Through Evaluationaspeninstitute
This document discusses challenges and opportunities for evaluating advocacy work in developing countries. It notes that advocacy evaluation must account for dynamic political contexts and the influence of international actors. A case study shows how evaluating advocacy in Nigeria identified deeper questions about when advocacy makes a difference and contributed to longer-term change. Another case study found that while a coalition in Kenya had an audacious policy goal, their static planning tool and limited experience led to only limited policy change. The document concludes by advocating for using monitoring to support learning, developing useful evaluation tools, and improving the evidence base around theories of change for advocacy.
Doug Schoen's Poll on American Expectations from the Obama Administrationaspeninstitute
Douglas Schoen conducted a survey of 800 voters to provide context for decisions made by the Obama administration. Key findings include:
- While Obama remains personally popular, his policies are less so and voters are skeptical they will create jobs or increase the deficit.
- The electorate supports Obama's healthcare and climate initiatives but doubts their efficiency and impact.
- There is no appetite for another stimulus package amid concerns over government involvement in the economy and rising deficits.
- On foreign policy, voters generally approve of Obama's handling of most issues but are divided on Afghanistan and using torture against terrorists.
Viral Spiral: How the Commoners Built a Digital Republic of Their Ownaspeninstitute
The document discusses the concept of the commons sector for creativity and culture. It describes how copyright laws have expanded private ownership over public works, but that open content licenses and platforms are allowing for new forms of collaborative creation and sharing. It envisions the commons becoming a new social and economic force through open models in areas like education, science, business and citizenship.
AHMR is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed online journal created to encourage and facilitate the study of all aspects (socio-economic, political, legislative and developmental) of Human Mobility in Africa. Through the publication of original research, policy discussions and evidence research papers AHMR provides a comprehensive forum devoted exclusively to the analysis of contemporaneous trends, migration patterns and some of the most important migration-related issues.
Working with data is a challenge for many organizations. Nonprofits in particular may need to collect and analyze sensitive, incomplete, and/or biased historical data about people. In this talk, Dr. Cori Faklaris of UNC Charlotte provides an overview of current AI capabilities and weaknesses to consider when integrating current AI technologies into the data workflow. The talk is organized around three takeaways: (1) For better or sometimes worse, AI provides you with “infinite interns.” (2) Give people permission & guardrails to learn what works with these “interns” and what doesn’t. (3) Create a roadmap for adding in more AI to assist nonprofit work, along with strategies for bias mitigation.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Preliminary findings _OECD field visits to ten regions in the TSI EU mining r...OECDregions
Preliminary findings from OECD field visits for the project: Enhancing EU Mining Regional Ecosystems to Support the Green Transition and Secure Mineral Raw Materials Supply.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
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The American Dream Summary Report
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The American Dream
Summary Report
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PSB conducted an quantitative online survey in the US among 1,988 Gen Pop and 513 Broad Elites.
Methodology
Audiences PolledMethodology
SAMPLING
US
Gen Pop Broad Elites
Sample Size 1988 513
Margin of Error** ±1.75% ±3.58%
TIMING: June 8 - June 19, 2015 Gen Pop
Broad Elites
• College graduate or higher
• Income of $75,000 or more a year
• Engaged with politics/technology
Research Objectives:
Defining the Dream—associations and obtainability of the American Dream
Identifying barriers to the Dream—greatest obstacles to achieving the dream
Reducing Barriers—Identifying whether there is a need or not, who is responsible, and best methods to reduce barriers
Understanding American perceptions surrounding the American Dream today— core concepts of the dream, prevalence, and
views on the nation as a whole
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The key takeaways
The American Dream is perceived to be “suffering”
While majorities within almost all key demographic groups believe the American Dream is “suffering”, white Americans are more pessimistic than
other ethnic groups.
Those over 65 years old are most likely to believe they are living the dream - 66% vs only 41% of Millennials (under 30 years old).
While most age and ethnic groups are split as to whether the dream is attainable for most or only a few Americans, strong majorities (over 60%)
believe it remains achievable if you work hard.
White Americans are very pessimistic about their children’s/the next generation’s ability to achieve the dream, most other ethnic groups are much
more optimistic.
Americans upbeat about personal situation
Very few differences across age or ethnic groups in terms of satisfaction with life and optimism toward the future.
Non-white ethnic groups are somewhat more positive than white Americans.
While younger age groups are more attuned to technology (e.g. more likely to want the latest smartphone than latest model car), there are few
real differences what they own or want.
While most millennials are somewhat more likely to want to live in urban areas than older age cohorts to live in urban areas, most (52%) still
prefer a house in the suburbs.
The biggest difference in where people prefer to live is between white Americans and other ethnic groups. White Americans are much more likely
to prefer a rural environment than other groups (31%, with the next highest preferring rural at 16%).
Strong concerns that America is on the wrong track, and uncertainty about its future
While most believe America is on the wrong track, younger age groups are more optimistic than other age groups.
Similarly, non-white ethnic groups are more positive than white Americans.
White Americans are split as to whether America’s best days are ahead or behind, but African Americans (80%), Hispanic (63%) and Asian
Americans (73%) are much more optimistic that America’s best days are ahead of it.
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AMERICANS’ PERSONAL
SITUATION
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Americans are satisfied with their lives and optimistic about the future
Q12. How satisfied are you with your life?
Q13. How optimistic are you about your future?
4 1
11
5
50
41
36
52
Gen Pop Broad Elites
Optimism about Future
3
11
5
49
39
36
56
Gen Pop Broad Elites
Satisfaction with Life
5
Very Satisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Very Dissatisfied
Very Optimistic
Somewhat Pessimistic
Somewhat Optimistic
Very Pessimistic
85
95 86 93
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Most believe they have had or will have the opportunity to achieve both
personal and professional goals
Q14. Have you had, or do you believe you will have, the opportunities you need to achieve your personal goals?
Q15. Have you had, or do you believe you will have, the opportunities you need to achieve your professional goals?
94
81
6
19
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
Do you believe you’ve had, or will have,
the opportunity to achieve your
personal goals?
Yes No
88
73
12
27
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
Do you believe you’ve had, or will have,
the opportunity to achieve your
professional goals?
Yes No
• Broad Elites are more positive in this belief than Gen Pop
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51-64 year-olds are the least optimistic about their ability to achieve their goals
82
75
82
85
18
25
18
15
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
Do you believe you’ve had, or will have, the
opportunity to achieve your personal
goals?
Yes No
7
Q14. Have you had, or do you believe you will have, the opportunities you need to achieve your personal goals?
Q15. Have you had, or do you believe you will have, the opportunities you need to achieve your professional goals?
73
66
75
77
27
34
25
23
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
Do you believe you’ve had, or will have, the
opportunity to achieve your professional
goals?
Yes No
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African-Americans and Hispanics are the most optimistic about their ability to
achieve their goals
73
83
82
70
27
17
18
30
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
Do you believe you’ve had, or will have, the
opportunity to achieve your professional
goals?
Yes No
8
Q14. Have you had, or do you believe you will have, the opportunities you need to achieve your personal goals?
Q15. Have you had, or do you believe you will have, the opportunities you need to achieve your professional goals?
79
86
89
79
21
14
11
21
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
Do you believe you’ve had, or will have, the
opportunity to achieve your personal
goals?
Yes No
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Most Americans feel secure about their personal financial situation
Q16. How secure do you feel about your personal financial situation?
11 1
22
10
49
51
18
37
Gen Pop Broad Elites
Personal Financial Security
9
Very Secure
Somewhat Insecure
Somewhat Secure
Very Insecure
67
88
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10 11 12 7
28 20 22
19
45
50 50
50
16 19 16
24
30 or younger 31-50 51-64 65+
Personal Financial Security
Older Americans feel more financially secure than younger Americans
Q16. How secure do you feel about your personal financial situation?
10
Very Secure
Somewhat Insecure
Somewhat Secure
Very Insecure
61 69 66 74
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Asian and Hispanic Americans feel more financially secure than white or
African-Americans
Q16. How secure do you feel about your personal financial situation?
11 9
5 7
23 23
21 20
50
47
47
56
17
20 26
17
White African-American Latino/Hispanic Asian
Personal Financial Security
11
Very Secure
Somewhat Insecure
Somewhat Secure
Very Insecure
67 7367 73
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3 1
8 8
18
9
45
49
27
31
Gen Pop
N=1028
Broad Elites
N=437
Happiness with Working
Neither Happy nor Unhappy
Completely Happy
Somewhat Unhappy
Somewhat Happy
Completely Unhappy
Most Americans are happy with their current employment
Q27. Are you happy or unhappy in your job?
12
80
72
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DEFINING THE
AMERICAN DREAM
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Q139. Which of the following are most important to your, personal, American Dream? Please select top 5 that apply.
Most Important Characteristics of the American Dream
Ranked by Gen Pop Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Living comfortably 41 38
Achieving financial security 37 41
Being debt-free 36 26
Providing a comfortable quality of life for your family 35 36
A healthy marriage 28 27
Owning a nice home 26 25
Having affordable healthcare 24 20
Pursuing happiness 23 22
Being free to pursue your personal or professional passions 18 20
Getting ahead through hard work 18 22
A healthy balance between my professional and personal
lives
17 23
Helping others 16 15
Most Important Characteristics of the American Dream
(cont.) Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Retiring when you want 16 18
Having access to a good education 14 17
Having kids 14 14
My children attending college 13 18
Lifelong friends 13 8
Having a job that has a meaningful impact on my
community/society
9 12
Being/becoming wealthy 8 8
Living in a family-oriented suburban community 7 11
Americans view ability to provide a secure, comfortable life for themselves and
their family as central to their own, personal American Dream
Top Answers
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Q139. Which of the following are most important to your, personal, American Dream? Please select top 5 that apply.
Most Important Themes of the American Dream
Ranked by Gen Pop Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Financial security 79 77
Achieving financial security 37 41
Being debt-free 36 26
Getting ahead through hard work 18 22
Retiring when you want 16 18
Being/becoming wealthy 8 8
Owning your own business 7 6
Traditional family values 67 71
A healthy marriage 28 27
Owning a nice home 26 25
Having access to a good education 14 17
Having kids 14 14
My children attending college 13 18
Living in a family-oriented suburban community 7 11
Comfort, quality of life 63 62
Living comfortably 41 38
Providing a comfortable quality of life for your family 35 36
Personal happiness 54 57
Pursuing happiness 23 22
Being free to pursue your personal or professional passions 18 20
A healthy balance between my professional and personal lives 17 23
Most Important Themes of the American Dream
(cont.)
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Lifelong friends 13 8
Living near your peers 1 2
Helping others 24 24
Helping others 16 15
Having a job that has a meaningful impact on my community/society 9 12
Having affordable healthcare 24 20
Luxury 23 23
Owning a nice car 7 5
Taking yearly vacations 6 7
Traveling to other countries 5 6
Having the latest technology 4 4
Having a vacation or second home 2 3
Membership in exclusive social club or organization 1 1
Access to great technology and entertainment online 2 1
Living in a vibrant urban neighborhood 4 5
Other 1 0
Americans view Financial Security as central to their own, personal American
Dream
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Q139. Which of the following are most important to your, personal, American Dream? Please select top 5 that apply.
Most Important Themes of the American
Dream
Ranked by 30 or Younger
30 or
younger
31-50 51-64 65+
Financial security 80 75 80 83
Being debt-free 37 31 40 42
Achieving financial security 31 35 41 46
Getting ahead through hard work 17 17 19 22
Retiring when you want 13 13 20 20
Owning your own business 11 7 6 3
Being/becoming wealthy 10 11 4 2
Traditional family values 67 68 66 68
A healthy marriage 29 26 27 30
Owning a nice home 25 26 27 26
Having kids 20 15 10 11
Having access to a good education 14 14 14 18
My children attending college 13 17 12 8
Living in a family-oriented suburban community 8 9 4 4
Personal happiness 61 52 56 49
Pursuing happiness 32 23 18 15
Being free to pursue your personal or professional passions 18 18 19 19
A healthy balance between my professional and personal
lives
18 18 20 11
Lifelong friends 17 9 15 15
Living near your peers 2 1 1 0
Most Important Themes of the American
Dream
(cont.)
30 or
younger
31-50 51-64 65+
Comfort, quality of life 48 62 71 73
Living comfortably 31 39 47 49
Providing a comfortable quality of life for your family 21 38 38 42
Luxury 32 23 20 15
Traveling to other countries 9 5 3 5
Owning a nice car 6 7 7 5
Taking yearly vacations 7 6 7 5
Having the latest technology 6 5 2 1
Membership in exclusive social club or organization 5 1 0 0
Access to great technology and entertainment online 3 1 2 0
Having a vacation or second home 2 2 2 1
Helping others 22 23 24 29
Helping others 14 14 19 22
Having a job that has a meaningful impact on my
community/society
9 10 7 11
Having affordable healthcare 11 20 33 38
Living in a vibrant urban neighborhood 7 4 3 2
Other 0 1 1 3
All ages view Financial Security as central to their own, personal American
Dream
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Q139. Which of the following are most important to your, personal, American Dream? Please select top 5 that apply.
Most Important Themes of the American
Dream
Ranked by White
White
African-
American
Latino/
Hispanic
Asian
Financial security 79 80 79 71
Achieving financial security 39 31 33 38
Being debt-free 36 40 35 33
Getting ahead through hard work 19 12 22 12
Retiring when you want 17 16 10 12
Being/becoming wealthy 6 13 10 16
Owning your own business 5 13 7 8
Traditional family values 68 66 64 63
A healthy marriage 29 27 25 19
Owning a nice home 27 28 19 25
Having kids 15 13 15 8
Having access to a good education 14 11 16 14
My children attending college 12 15 15 10
Living in a family-oriented suburban community 5 11 9 13
Comfort, quality of life 67 54 51 51
Living comfortably 43 39 33 34
Providing a comfortable quality of life for your family 40 23 25 27
Personal happiness 57 51 46 66
Pursuing happiness 23 27 18 23
Being free to pursue your personal or professional
passions
20 11 13 23
Most Important Themes of the American
Dream
(cont.)
White
African-
American
Latino/
Hispanic
Asian
A healthy balance between my professional and personal
lives
18 13 18 25
Lifelong friends 14 11 11 14
Living near your peers 0 2 4 1
Having affordable healthcare 26 17 23 16
Helping others 23 32 21 23
Helping others 16 25 12 7
Having a job that has a meaningful impact on my
community/society
9 8 11 16
Luxury 20 30 28 37
Taking yearly vacations 6 5 7 9
Owning a nice car 5 12 9 12
Traveling to other countries 4 9 8 9
Having the latest technology 3 1 7 12
Having a vacation or second home 2 3 2 5
Membership in exclusive social club or organization 1 3 4 0
Access to great technology and entertainment online 1 3 1 1
Living in a vibrant urban neighborhood 3 6 6 3
Other 1 1 0 0
All ethnicities view Financial Security as central to their own, personal
American Dream
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Q139. Which of the following are most important to your, personal, American Dream? Please select top 5 that apply.
Most Important Themes of the American Dream
Ranked by Gen Pop Parents
Non-
Parent
Financial Security 77 82
Achieving financial security 36 39
Being debt-free 35 39
Getting ahead through hard work 19 18
Retiring when you want 15 17
Being/becoming wealthy 7 9
Owning your own business 6 8
Traditional family values 74 58
A healthy marriage 30 24
Owning a nice home 28 23
Having access to a good education 15 14
Having kids 18 9
My children attending college 20 5
Living in a family-oriented suburban community 8 5
Comfort, quality of life 66 58
Living comfortably 41 40
Providing a comfortable quality of life for your family 40 28
Personal happiness 52 58
Pursuing happiness 21 25
Being free to pursue your personal or professional passions 17 20
A healthy balance between my professional and personal lives 17 17
Most Important Themes of the American Dream
(cont.)
Parents
Non-
Parent
Lifelong friends 11 16
Living near your peers 1 1
Having affordable healthcare 25 23
Helping Others 23 25
Helping others 16 17
Having a job that has a meaningful impact on my community/society 8 11
Luxury 20 27
Owning a nice car 5 8
Taking yearly vacations 7 6
Traveling to other countries 4 8
Having the latest technology 3 5
Having a vacation or second home 2 2
Membership in exclusive social club or organization 1 2
Access to great technology and entertainment online 2 2
Living in a vibrant urban neighborhood 4 5
Other 1 1
Compared to Non-Parents, Parents view Traditional family values as central to
their own, personal American Dream
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The American Dream in their own words
“Stability in the economy, freedom from terrorism, safe
community environment, less government, good jobs.”
– Gen Pop
“Ability to afford a home, a good education at
reasonable cost, a job that would provide
stepping stone for advancement.” – Broad Elite “Where a person can achieve
their goals .” – Broad Elite
“Being able to work hard and get ahead.”
– Broad Elite
“Live in a world where it is healthy to breathe clean air, drink clean water,
have access to low cost medical care. Provide for your family and have a
roof of their head. Not be afraid to go out for fear of being shot or killed.”
– Gen Pop
“Having enough of what you need to be comfortable and
enough to share with those who have little. A home to live
in, clothes to wear, food to eat. Friends to share with and
a family close enough to visit with.” – Gen Pop
“Next generation should do better than the previous
generation.” – Gen Pop
“Able to have free or inexpensive medical care, reasonably
priced housing, reasonably priced education, lots of job
opportunities with a reasonable wage.” – Gen Pop
“Being able to get a good education and
buy a home without being in debt the rest
of your life.” – Gen Pop
“Depends on your circumstances, for
some it is just making it to tomorrow while
others it is making the next billion.”
– Gen Pop
“Financial stability along with pursuing your
passions.” – Broad Elite
“The ability to come up from nothing to achieve
a comfortable life.” – Broad Elite
“Own a home, good education for kids,
no debt.” – Broad Elite
“It’s different for every individual, it has no one
definition.” – Broad Elite
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Q140.mA-Q170.mA. How attainable are each of the following for the average American?
Most believe that the key characteristics of the American Dream are achievable
20
76
60
53
77
89
74
49
85
72
87
82
68
62
87
94
78
52
92
82
92
Living
comfortably
Achieving
financial security
Being debt-free Providing a
comfortable
quality of life for
your family
A healthy
marriage
Owning a nice
home
Having
affordable
healthcare
Pursuing
happiness
Being free to
pursue your
personal or
professional
passions
Getting ahead
through hard
work
How Attainable are the Most Important Characteristics of the American Dream?
Top 10 Most Important Elements of American Dream Shown
Top 2 Box Shown
Ranked by Most Important
GenPop Broad Elite
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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Q129. Which of the following do you associate with the term “American Dream”? Please select all that apply.
Americans most commonly see the American Dream as Inspiring, Motivating,
and Patriotic
44 43
36
27 27 27
21 21
17 17
7 7
3
57 57
42
37
27
23
17 18
11
20
5 5
2
Inspiring Motivating Patriotic Essential Realistic Old-Fashioned Misleading Cliché Impossible Unique Fraudulent Irrelevant Other
Characteristics Associated
with the American Dream
Gen Pop Broad Elites
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Q129. Which of the following do you associate with the term “American Dream”? Please select all that apply.
Younger audiences think that the American Dream is Inspiring or Motivating,
but are also more likely to view it as Old-fashioned, Misleading, and Cliché
38 38
35
32 33
28
21
17 17
19
13
11
2
38
41
27
20
35
19
27
20
24
18
5
8
1
47
49
23
19
36
18
29
15
33
14
5 5 4
58
52
21
14
43
16
35
11
40
17
3 4 5
Motivating Inspiring Old-Fashioned Misleading Patriotic Cliché Realistic Impossible Essential Unique Irrelevant Fraudulent Other
Characteristics Associated
with the American Dream
30 or under 31-50 51-64 65+
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Q175. Do you think getting married is part of the American dream?
Q176. Do you think having children is part of the American dream?
When asked directly, roughly half of all respondents indicate that getting
married and having children are part of the American Dream
51 51
62
51
42
47
Gen Pop Elites 30 or
under
31-50 51-64 65+
Is Marriage Part of the American
Dream?
% Yes Shown
55 57
62
55
48
53
Gen Pop Elites 30 or
under
31-50 51-64 65+
Is Having Children Part of the American
Dream?
% Yes Shown
• Millennials especially view marriage and children as part of the American Dream
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THE STATE OF THE
AMERICAN DREAM
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Q130. Do you believe you are living the American Dream?
Q132. Do you believe you will have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream in your lifetime?
Half of the general population and three quarters of Elites believe they are
living the American Dream
28
14
22
14
50
72
Gen Pop Broad Elites
Do you believe you are living
the American Dream?
Not living the dream, and don't believe they can Not living the dream, but believe they can Living the dream
25
• 72% believe they are currently living or will be able to attain the dream in the future
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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Q130. Do you believe you are living the American Dream?
Q132. Do you believe you will have the opportunity to achieve the American Dream in your lifetime?
Older Americans and Asians are most likely to believe they have achieved
the Dream
24 26
37
26 32
19 17 18
36 26
12
7
17 39
28 27
41
48 51
66
51
43
55 55
30 or under 31-50 51-64 65+ White African
American
Latino/Hispanic Asian
Do you believe you are living
the American Dream?
Not living the dream, and don't believe they can Not living the dream, but believe they can Living the dream
26
• Those who are both older and have not yet achieved the Dream are less likely to think they will have the
opportunity to achieve the Dream
• White Americans are the least optimistic about their opportunity to achieve the Dream
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Q131. Why do you believe [you are/ are not living the American Dream]?
Attaining security for themselves or their children is key issue for many in
determining whether they believe they have achieved the American Dream
I believe that I am living the American Dream
because…
“I have achieved more in education and financially
than my parents and grandparents.” – Gen Pop
“Because so far I've been able to do the things that I
feel define it for me and it appears as though my
children will have at least that same opportunity now
that their time is fast approaching.” – Broad Elite
I do not believe that I am living the American
Dream because…
“Because I struggle to pay all the bills that I have to
keep a roof over my families head, and also put food on
the table.” – Gen Pop
“Our government is limiting our ability to attain the
American Dream. They are taking away capitalism
and gaining too much control.” – Broad Elite
“No house with the picket
fence for me! No happily
ever after.” – Gen Pop
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Americans who are living the Dream are much more secure about their
finances
Q16. How secure do you feel about your personal financial situation?
28
2
1913
32
56
42
29
7
Living the Dream Not Living the Dream
Feelings About Personal Financial Security
Very Secure
Somewhat Insecure
Somewhat Secure
Very Insecure
85
49
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Q128. Which of the following is closer to your view?
Most Americans believe that the American Dream is “suffering”
35
25
65
75
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
The American Dream is…
Alive and Well Suffering
29
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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Younger and Non-White Americans are more optimistic about the state of the
American Dream
47
36
43
19
53
64
57
81
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
The American Dream is…
Alive and Well Suffering
21
17
29
31
79
83
71
69
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
The American Dream is…
Alive and Well Suffering
30 Q128. Which of the following is closer to your view?
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Q202. Which of the following is closer to your view?
Americans perceive the obstacles to attaining the American Dream to be more
severe today than in the past
34
31
66
69
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
Obstacles to Realizing the
American Dream
Obstacles to realizing the American Dream are no more severe today than they’ve ever been
Obstacles to realizing the American Dream are more severe today than ever
31
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Older and White/ Hispanic Americans are more likely to believe the obstacles
to the Dream are more severe than ever
35
24
42
30
65
76
58
70
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
Obstacles to Realizing the
American Dream
Obstacles to realizing the American Dream are no more severe today than
they’ve ever been
Obstacles to realizing the American Dream are more severe today than ever
31
27
33
32
69
73
67
68
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
Obstacles to Realizing the
American Dream
Obstacles to realizing the American Dream are no more severe today than
they’ve ever been
Obstacles to realizing the American Dream are more severe today than ever
32
Q202. Which of the following is closer to your view?
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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June 2015
Q136. Do you think it will be harder or easier for your children or future generations to achieve the American Dream?
(Top 2 Box: Much Harder + Somewhat Harder)
Most believe that attaining the American Dream will be harder for their kids or
future generations
73
70
Harder
Future Generations Attaining the American Dream
Bottom 2 Box “Much + Somewhat Harder” Shown
Gen Pop Broad Elites
33
34. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q133. Which of the following is closer to your view?
Americans are split on whether the American Dream is attainable by most or
only a few Americans
62
51
38
49
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
The American Dream is…
Attainable by most Americans Attainable by only a few
• Elites are more optimistic
34
35. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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Younger and Financially Insecure Americans are more likely to believe the
Dream is only attainable by a few
51
59
48
50
49
41
52
50
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
The American Dream is…
Attainable by most Americans Attainable by only a few
60
49
51
45
40
51
49
55
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
The American Dream is…
Attainable by most Americans Attainable by only a few
35
Q133. Which of the following is closer to your view?
32
60
68
40
Financially Insecure
Financially Secure
The American Dream is…
Attainable by most Americans Attainable by only a few
36. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q137. Which of the following is closer to your view?
The American Dream remains relevant and important to what it means to be
an American
80
72
20
28
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
Relevance of the American Dream
Remains a relevant and important Dated and no longer important
36
37. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q134. Which of the following is closer to your view?
Most believe the Dream is achievable if you work for it
71
65
29
35
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
The American Dream is…
Still achievable for those who are willing to work for it No longer a possibility for most Americans no matter how hard they work
37
38. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Older and Non-White Americans are more likely to believe that the American
Dream is still achievable if you work for it
72
70
74
63
28
30
26
37
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
The American Dream is…
Still achievable for those who are willing to work for it
No longer a possibility for most Americans no matter how hard they work
69
61
65
66
31
39
35
34
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
The American Dream is…
Still achievable for those who are willing to work for it
No longer a possibility for most Americans no matter how hard they work
38
Q134. Which of the following is closer to your view?
39. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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June 2015
Q135. Which of the following has the most impact on your ability to attain the American Dream?
Hard work is more important to achieving the Dream than where you are born
or Luck
28
61
11
24
67
9
Circumstances you are born into Hard work Luck
Factors Involved in
Attaining the American Dream
Gen Pop Broad Elites
39
40. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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June 2015
BARRIERS TO THE
AMERICAN DREAM
40
41. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q178.mA. Please rank each of the following from the greatest barrier/ obstacle to achieving the American Dream to the least.
Top 3 Barriers/Obstacles to The Dream
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Decline of work ethic 22 23
Decline of values/moral standards 20 21
Personal debt 20 17
Rules favor the wealthy 19 17
Lack of economic opportunity 18 14
Economic inequality 17 21
Big government 17 19
Decline of the middle class 17 15
Cost of healthcare 15 12
High government spending 14 16
Unequal access to education 13 15
Obamacare 12 8
Excessive government regulations 11 13
Top 3 Barriers/Obstacles to The Dream
(Cont.) Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Racial discrimination 10 12
Political Gridlock 10 11
Lack of government policies to support
economic growth
10 10
Access to affordable housing 10 9
Too much immigration 10 7
Lack of socio-economic mobility 7 9
Lack of government support for programs for
the disadvantaged
7 6
Erosion of personal liberties 6 7
Lack of immigration reform 6 6
Gender discrimination 5 6
Lack of access to technology tools and
training
5 5
Decline in work ethic, rules favoring the wealthy and personal debt are
frequently mentioned barriers to the American Dream
41
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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Q178.mA. Please rank each of the following from the greatest barrier/ obstacle to achieving the American Dream to the least.
Top 3 Barriers/Obstacle Themes to The
Dream
Ranked by Gen Pop
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Lack of opportunity 71 67
Rules favor the wealthy 19 17
Lack of economic opportunity 18 14
Economic inequality 17 21
Decline of the middle class 17 15
Unequal access to education 13 15
Access to affordable housing 10 9
Lack of socio-economic mobility 7 9
Lack of government support for programs for the
disadvantaged
7 6
Lack of access to technology tools and training 5 5
Government 46 48
Big government 17 19
High government spending 14 16
Obamacare 12 8
Excessive government regulations 11 13
Lack of government policies to support economic
growth
10 10
Top 3 Barriers/Obstacle Themes to The
Dream
(Cont.)
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Values 36 38
Decline of work ethic 22 23
Decline of values/moral standards 20 21
Erosion of personal liberties 6 7
Personal debt 20 17
Cost of healthcare 15 12
Discrimination 14 17
Racial discrimination 10 12
Gender discrimination 5 6
Political gridlock 10 11
Too much immigration 10 7
Lack of immigration reform 6 6
Lack of Opportunity is the most frequently mentioned theme about barriers to
the American Dream
42
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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Q178.mA. Please rank each of the following from the greatest barrier/ obstacle to achieving the American Dream to the least.
Top 3 Barriers/Obstacle Themes to The
Dream
Ranked by Democrat
Democrat Independent Republican
Lack of opportunity 82 74 54
Rules favor the wealthy 27 18 10
Economic inequality 24 18 10
Lack of economic opportunity 22 19 13
Decline of the middle class 18 16 16
Unequal access to education 16 14 9
Access to affordable housing 13 10 7
Lack of government support for programs for the
disadvantaged
10 6 3
Lack of socio-economic mobility 7 8 7
Lack of access to technology tools and training 5 6 3
Government 37 45 58
Lack of government policies to support economic growth 11 9 9
Big government 9 18 25
High government spending 9 16 18
Obamacare 9 10 18
Excessive government regulations 8 10 17
Top 3 Barriers/Obstacles Themes to The
Dream
(Cont.)
Democrat Independent Republican
Values 26 38 44
Decline of work ethic 14 24 28
Decline of values/moral standards 14 20 26
Erosion of personal liberties 3 7 8
Personal debt 21 18 20
Discrimination 21 10 9
Racial discrimination 16 7 6
Gender discrimination 7 3 3
Cost of healthcare 14 17 12
Political gridlock 11 8 11
Too much immigration 7 10 13
Lack of immigration reform 5 6 7
Republicans view Government as the biggest barrier to the dream, while
Democrats and Independents view it as Lack of Opportunity
43
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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Q178.mA. Please rank each of the following from the greatest barrier/ obstacle to achieving the American Dream to the least.
Top 3 Barriers/Obstacle Themes to
The Dream
Ranked by White
White
African-
American
Latino/
Hispanic
Asian
Lack of opportunity 67 84 77 82
Rules favor the wealthy 18 20 18 32
Lack of economic opportunity 17 18 22 23
Economic inequality 17 18 20 15
Decline of the middle class 18 15 16 11
Unequal access to education 11 16 17 17
Access to affordable housing 10 10 11 11
Lack of government support for programs for the
disadvantaged
6 10 6 9
Lack of socio-economic mobility 7 11 8 7
Lack of access to technology tools and training 4 7 6 10
Government 48 41 46 40
Big government 20 5 12 15
High government spending 16 9 12 8
Excessive government regulations 13 8 6 11
Obamacare 13 8 16 6
Lack of government policies to support economic
growth
8 17 13 12
Top 3 Barriers/Obstacles Themes to
The Dream
(Cont.)
White
African-
American
Latino/
Hispanic
Asian
Values 39 34 23 23
Decline of work ethic 24 17 17 6
Decline of values/moral standards 22 22 12 11
Erosion of personal liberties 6 4 4 9
Personal debt 19 21 20 22
Cost of healthcare 16 11 13 18
Political gridlock 10 7 7 10
Too much immigration 11 2 13 11
Discrimination 9 32 22 17
Racial discrimination 6 28 16 11
Gender discrimination 4 8 7 8
Lack of immigration reform 5 7 8 6
All ethnicities mention Inequality most frequently when thinking about barriers to
the American Dream
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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Q203. Does action need to be taken to reduce the barriers to the American Dream?
The majority of respondents think action needs to be taken immediately to
reduce the barriers to the Dream
68
19
13
74
15
11
Yes, immediately Yes, in the future No
Does Action Need to Be Taken to Reduce Barriers to the American
Dream
Gen Pop Broad Elites
45
46. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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Q204. What can be done to reduce the barriers to the American Dream?
More government cooperation and increased educational opportunities are
suggested ways to reduce barriers to the Dream
What can be done to reduce barriers to the American Dream…
Asked only of those who believe action needs to be taken
“Improving the education system, raise taxes on the rich, and give more resources
to the lower class.” – Gen Pop
“Get rid of many government regulations, reduce taxes, enforce current law rather
than creating multiple new laws.” – Broad Elite
“Make college affordable, stop policies that encourage
companies to either ship jobs overseas or only use part-time
help, increase wages, and rein in healthcare costs.”
– Gen Pop
“Reduce government spending. Reduce big government. Lower
taxes.” – Broad Elite
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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Q205. Which of the following could have the most impact in reducing the barriers to the American Dream? Please select your top three.
Making college free or much more affordable and Reducing government
spending are among top three ways to reduce barriers to American Dream
Reducing Barriers to The American Dream
Ranked by Gen Pop Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Make college free or much more affordable 24 23
Reduce government spending 23 19
Increase taxes on the wealthy 21 18
Increase economic growth by cutting taxes 20 23
Increase minimum wage nationwide 20 16
Fix our public schools 17 18
Reduce immigration 14 12
Emphasize work ethic and personal accountability 14 17
Repeal Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) 14 14
Increase economic growth by reducing regulation 13 16
Provide free job training 12 7
Expand access to free healthcare 11 10
Improve access to quality education in poor
communities
10 17
End race-based discrimination 10 9
Expand access to affordable housing 10 6
Reducing Barriers to The American Dream
(cont.) Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Increase taxes on corporations 9 11
Reduce political partisanship 9 13
Immigration reform 8 10
Eliminate regulations that limit personal liberties 7 8
Increase funding of anti-poverty programs 7 6
Increase support for entrepreneurship 6 8
End gender-based discrimination 5 4
47
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48. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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Q205. Which of the following could have the most impact in reducing the barriers to the American Dream? Please select your top three.
Americans believe that policies to Expand Access/Opportunities would have the
most impact in reducing barriers to American Dream
Reducing Barriers to The American Dream
Ranked by Gen Pop Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
N-size 1690* 453*
Expanding access/opportunities 55 50
Make college free or much more affordable 24 23
Provide free job training 12 7
Expand access to free healthcare 11 10
Improve access to quality education in poor communities 10 17
Expand access to affordable housing 10 6
Increase funding of anti-poverty programs 7 6
Reduce government 52 53
Reduce government spending 23 19
Increase economic growth by cutting taxes 20 23
Repeal Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) 14 14
Increase economic growth by reducing regulation 13 16
Eliminate regulations that limit personal liberties 7 8
Redistribution 41 35
Increase taxes on the wealthy 21 18
Increase minimum wage nationwide 20 16
Increase taxes on corporations 9 11
Reducing Barriers to The American Dream
(cont.) Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Work ethic, entrepreneurship 20 23
Emphasize work ethic and personal accountability 14 17
Increase support for entrepreneurship 6 8
Discrimination 19 16
End race-based discrimination 10 9
End gender-based discrimination 5 4
Fix our public schools 17 18
Reduce immigration 14 12
Reduce political partisanship 9 13
Immigration reform 8 10
Other 2 2
48
*Asked of only those that indicated action needs to be taken
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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Q205. Which of the following could have the most impact in reducing the barriers to the American Dream? Please select your top three.
Democrats and Independents focus on Expand Access/Opportunities to reduce
barriers to the Dream, while Republicans Focus on Reducing Government
Reducing Barriers to The American Dream
Ranked by Democrat Democrat Independent Republican
N-Size 593* 496* 465*
Expanding access/opportunities 68 56 38
Make college free or much more affordable 31 23 18
Expand access to free healthcare 14 11 7
Improve access to quality education in poor communities 13 11 6
Provide free job training 12 14 8
Expand access to affordable housing 12 10 6
Increase funding of anti-poverty programs 10 6 3
Redistribution 57 37 27
Increase taxes on the wealthy 28 20 15
Increase minimum wage nationwide 29 19 10
Increase taxes on corporations 12 8 6
Reduce government 36 52 71
Reduce government spending 15 23 31
Increase economic growth by cutting taxes 13 21 27
Repeal Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) 7 13 24
Increase economic growth by reducing regulation 5 13 24
Eliminate regulations that limit personal liberties 4 7 11
Reducing Barriers to The American Dream
(cont.) Democrat Independent Republican
Discrimination 19 18 20
End race-based discrimination 16 8 4
End gender-based discrimination 9 4 2
Fix our public schools 18 18 17
Work ethic, entrepreneurship 14 21 29
Emphasize work ethic and personal accountability 9 15 23
Increase support for entrepreneurship 5 8 7
Reduce immigration 11 15 18
Reduce political partisanship 7 9 9
Immigration reform 7 10 10
49
*Asked of only those that indicated action needs to be taken
50. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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Q205. Which of the following could have the most impact in reducing the barriers to the American Dream? Please select your top three.
All ethnicities believe that Reduce Government has the most impact in reducing
barriers to American Dream
Reducing Barriers to The American
Dream
Ranked by White
White
African-
American
Latino/
Hispanic
Asian
N-Size 1285* 155* 129* 89*
Reduce government 56 42 36 49
Reduce government spending 26 16 11 15
Increase economic growth by cutting taxes 21 17 12 21
Repeal Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) 17 5 7 11
Increase economic growth by reducing regulation 15 6 8 17
Eliminate regulations that limit personal liberties 8 5 7 4
Expanding access/opportunities 50 68 67 64
Make college free or much more affordable 23 32 26 23
Provide free job training 10 11 18 18
Expand access to free healthcare 10 9 16 16
Improve access to quality education in poor
communities
10 13 8 21
Expand access to affordable housing 9 13 15 4
Increase funding of anti-poverty programs 6 6 11 7
Redistribution 39 53 43 39
Increase taxes on the wealthy 21 24 23 18
Increase minimum wage nationwide 19 32 21 17
Increase taxes on corporations 9 4 10 9
Reducing Barriers to The American
Dream (cont.) White
African-
American
Latino/
Hispanic
Asian
Work ethic, entrepreneurship 22 16 15 26
Emphasize work ethic and personal accountability 17 10 9 13
Increase support for entrepreneurship 7 7 5 12
Discrimination 19 17 23 19
End race-based discrimination 6 30 11 14
End gender-based discrimination 4 6 10 8
Fix our public schools 16 22 16 17
Reduce immigration 16 11 14 11
Reduce political partisanship 11 3 4 4
Immigration reform 8 6 11 8
50
*Asked of only those that indicated action needs to be taken
51. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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Q206. Who has the primary responsibility for overcoming the barriers to the American Dream ?
Americans believe the Government, and individuals are most responsible for
overcoming barriers to the American Dream
44
40
7
3 2
4
43
40
6
2 3
6
Government The individual Businesses Civic and community
organizations
Unions/labor
organizations
Schools
Responsible Parties for Overcoming Barriers to the American Dream
Gen Pop Broad Elites
51
52. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q173. Which of the following is closer to your view?
Q174. How does your race impact your ability to achieve the American dream?
Roughly one-third of Americans believe race is an important factor for attaining
the American Dream, though most don’t believe it has affected them personally
30
22
53
60
17
18
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
The Impact of Race on
Achieving the American Dream
Probably helps me
Probably has no impact for me
Probably makes it more difficult for me
39
34
61
66
Broad
Elites
Gen Pop
The Importance of Race and Availability of
The American Dream
Race is an important factor Race is not an important factor
• However over half of both audiences believe it has made it more difficult for them
52
53. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q173. Which of the following is closer to your view?
Q174. How does your race impact your ability to achieve the American dream?
African-Americans believe that race is an important factor in the availability of
the American Dream and has affected them personally
31
22
11
24
49
48
32
68
20
30
57
8
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
The Impact of Race on
Achieving the American Dream
Probably helps me
Probably has no impact for me
Probably makes it more difficult for me
45
47
60
25
55
53
40
75
Asian
Latino/His
panic
African-
American
White
The Importance of Race and Availability of
The American Dream
Race is an important factor Race is not an important factor
53
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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PERCEPTIONS OF
AMERICA TODAY
54
55. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q31. Which of the following is closer to your view? (Right track/Wrong track)
Q32. Which of the following is closer to your view? (Best days still ahead, Best days behind us)
Americans are worried about the direction of the nation today, but hopeful
for tomorrow
43
36
57
64
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
America’s Current Course
Currently on the right track Currently on the wrong track
64
55
36
45
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
America’s Best Days
America’s best days are still ahead of it
America’s best days are already behind it
55
56. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q31. Which of the following is closer to your view? (Right track/Wrong track)
Q32. Which of the following is closer to your view? (Best days still ahead, Best days behind us)
57% of Americans who believe they are living the Dream believe America
is on the wrong track
28
43
72
57
Not Living
the Dream
Living the
Dream
America’s Current Course
Currently on the right track Currently on the wrong track
47
62
53
38
Not Living the Dream
Living the Dream
America’s Best Days
America’s best days are still ahead of it
America’s best days are already behind it
56
• 38% believe America’s best days are behind it
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q31. Which of the following is closer to your view? (Right track/Wrong track)
Q32. Which of the following is closer to your view? (Best days still ahead, Best days behind us)
62% Americans who are satisfied with their lives believe America is on the
wrong track
20
38
80
62
Dissatisfied
With Life
Satisfied
With Life
America’s Current Course
Currently on the right track Currently on the wrong track
34
58
66
42
Dissatisfied With Life
Satisfied With Life
America’s Best Days
America’s best days are still ahead of it
America’s best days are already behind it
• 42% believe America’s best days are behind it
57
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q31. Which of the following is closer to your view? (Right track/Wrong track)
Q32. Which of the following is closer to your view? (Best days still ahead, Best days behind us)
Older Americans are more likely to Believe America is on the Wrong Track
27
30
40
39
73
70
60
61
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
America’s Current Course
Currently on the right track Currently on the wrong track
52
49
57
58
47
51
43
42
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
America’s Best Days
America’s best days are still ahead of it
America’s best days are already behind it
58
59. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q31. Which of the following is closer to your view? (Right track/Wrong track)
Q32. Which of the following is closer to your view? (Best days still ahead, Best days behind us)
White Americans are far more pessimistic than other major ethnic groups
60
48
63
27
40
52
37
73
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
America’s Current Course
Currently on the right track Currently on the wrong track
73
63
80
48
25
37
20
52
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
America’s Best Days
America’s best days are still ahead of it
America’s best days are already behind it
59
60. The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
June 2015
Q207. Do you consider yourself wealthy, middle class or poor?
Most Americans identify themselves as middle class
60
28
3
26 29 30
20
27 31
24 21
69
86
70 67 67
77
71 64
68 76
3
11
4 4 2 3 2 5 8 3
Gen Pop Broad Elites 30 or under 31-50 51-64 65+ White African
American
Latino/
Hispanic
Asian
Do you consider yourself wealthy, middle class or poor?
Poor Middle class Wealthy
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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Q33. Which of the following statements is closest to your own view about the role and importance of the middle class in America?
Most Americans believe the middle class remains central to health of
American society
64
55
36
45
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
Role of the Middle Class
The middle class remains central to the stability and health of American society
The middle class has lost its historic role and importance in American society
61
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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Younger and Non-White Americans believe more strongly that the middle class
remains central to American society
59
68
60
51
39
32
40
49
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
Role of the Middle Class
The middle class remains central to the stability and health of American society
The middle class has lost its historic role and importance in American society
52
51
55
60
48
49
45
40
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
Role of the Middle Class
The middle class remains central to the stability and health of American society
The middle class has lost its historic role and importance in American society
62
Q33. Which of the following statements is closest to your own view about the role and importance of the middle class in America?
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
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Q34. Which of the following are the most significant problems in America today? Please select your top 3.
Problems in America
Ranked by Gen Pop Gen Pop Broad Elites
Healthcare costs 29 28
National debt 23 23
Too much government spending 22 25
Unemployment 20 18
Illegal immigration 20 17
Taxes are too high 18 20
Terrorism 18 20
Economic inequality 16 20
Too much government regulation 16 15
Political gridlock 14 20
Failing schools and education 14 16
Lack of good jobs 14 11
Social and cultural problems 11 11
Racial discrimination 10 10
Personal debt 10 9
Climate change 8 13
Healthcare costs top the list of problems in America today
• Too much government
spending and the National
debt follow closely behind
for all respondents
• Broad Elites also rank
Taxes are too high,
Economic in quality, and
Political gridlock as
significant problems
• Gen Pop sees
Unemployment and Illegal
immigration as significant
Top Answers
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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Q34. Which of the following are the most significant problems in America today? Please select your top 3.
Problems in America
Ranked by 30 or Younger
30 or younger 31-50 51-64 65+
Unemployment 27 21 17 14
National debt 26 20 24 28
Healthcare costs 24 26 36 29
Taxes are too high 18 19 19 11
Too much government spending 18 18 24 31
Economic inequality 18 17 12 18
Personal debt 17 12 7 3
Failing schools and education 16 15 13 13
Lack of good jobs 15 18 12 8
Too much government regulation 15 13 18 23
Racial discrimination 15 10 9 6
Illegal immigration 12 19 23 28
Social and cultural problems 11 13 9 8
Access to quality education 11 4 3 4
Lack of opportunity to improve your life 10 7 4 2
Terrorism 9 16 24 24
Housing costs 8 12 7 3
Climate change 6 7 9 9
Political gridlock 5 12 17 29
Younger Americans focus on issues of Unemployment, while Older Americans
are more concerned about Illegal Immigration
Top Answers
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The Atlantic/Aspen Institute
The American Dream
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Q34. Which of the following are the most significant problems in America today? Please select your top 3.
Problems in America
Ranked by White White
African-
American
Latino/Hispanic Asian
Healthcare costs 30 18 30 23
National debt 25 21 17 27
Too much government spending 25 11 16 14
Illegal immigration 23 10 13 16
Too much government regulation 21 3 8 13
Terrorism 19 18 14 16
Unemployment 18 31 24 25
Taxes are too high 17 21 16 23
Political gridlock 16 10 9 9
Economic inequality 15 16 26 9
Lack of good jobs 14 18 12 15
Failing schools and education 14 14 17 12
Personal debt 10 16 10 13
Social and cultural problems 10 15 9 16
Climate change 8 5 10 9
Racial discrimination 6 29 15 10
Housing costs 6 10 19 10
Access to quality education 4 5 9 12
African and Hispanic Americans are concerned about Social and Economic
Inequality issues, while White Americans focus on the Government
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Q124. Which of the following could have the most impact in reducing the economic inequality? Please select only 3.
Reducing Economic Inequality
Ranked by Gen Pop Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Increase taxes on wealthy 34 31
Reduce national debt 26 27
Increase minimum wage nationwide 26 24
Cut taxes 23 26
Improve access to quality education in poor communities 20 26
Repeal Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) 20 22
Emphasize work ethic and personal accountability 19 26
Reduce immigration 18 16
Expand access to free healthcare 17 16
Reduce government regulation 16 18
Increase taxes on corporations 15 17
Provide free job training 12 12
Increase funding of anti-poverty programs 9 10
Support growth of labor unions 6 7
Reduce foreign trade 6 5
Increase foreign trade 3 4
None of these 5 1
Focus on Inequality: little consensus on how to solve the problem
• Broad Elites also think reducing the national
debt, cutting taxes, improving access to
quality education in poor communities and
emphasizing work ethic and personal
accountability will impact economic
inequality.
• For Gen Pop increasing the minimum wage
nationwide and reducing the national debt
are also important to reduce economic
inequality.
66
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Q124. Which of the following could have the most impact in reducing the economic inequality? Please select only 3.
Reducing Economic Inequality
Ranked by 30 or Younger
30 or
younger
31-50 51-64 65+
Increase taxes on wealthy 35 33 32 37
Increase minimum wage nationwide 29 28 26 18
Expand access to free healthcare 26 16 14 9
Reduce national debt 24 21 27 37
Cut taxes 19 24 27 21
Improve access to quality education in poor
communities
17 20 19 24
Increase taxes on corporations 16 14 14 15
Repeal Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) 15 18 24 25
Reduce immigration 14 18 19 25
Provide free job training 14 13 12 9
Emphasize work ethic and personal accountability 13 18 23 25
Reduce government regulation 13 13 18 24
Support growth of labor unions 8 7 3 6
Increase funding of anti-poverty programs 7 10 10 5
Reduce foreign trade 7 7 4 6
Increase foreign trade 4 3 3 4
None of these 7 6 4 1
Across age groups, Americans believe Increasing taxes on wealthy will reduce
economic inequality
67
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Q124. Which of the following could have the most impact in reducing the economic inequality? Please select only 3.
Reducing Economic Inequality
Ranked by White White
African-
American
Latino/
Hispanic
Asian
Increase taxes on wealthy 33 34 39 38
Reduce national debt 28 21 17 25
Increase minimum wage nationwide 25 35 28 17
Repeal Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) 25 5 12 14
Cut taxes 24 21 19 23
Reduce immigration 21 11 13 11
Emphasize work ethic and personal accountability 20 18 14 19
Improve access to quality education in poor
communities
18 26 18 31
Reduce government regulation 18 8 13 12
Expand access to free healthcare 15 16 26 15
Increase taxes on corporations 15 14 11 15
Provide free job training 10 22 15 10
Increase funding of anti-poverty programs 7 13 10 15
Reduce foreign trade 6 5 5 10
Support growth of labor unions 5 10 5 9
Increase foreign trade 3 3 5 4
None of these 4 6 10 6
White Americans are most likely to believe Reducing National Debt will help solve
economic inequality
68
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Q124. Which of the following could have the most impact in reducing the economic inequality? Please select only 3.
Reducing Economic Inequality
Democrat Independent Republican
Increase taxes on wealthy 46 35 19
Increase minimum wage nationwide 36 26 12
Improve access to quality education in poor
communities
24 20 15
Reduce national debt 20 26 35
Expand access to free healthcare 20 18 9
Increase taxes on corporations 19 17 7
Cut taxes 18 22 32
Provide free job training 16 14 7
Emphasize work ethic and personal accountability 13 21 23
Reduce immigration 12 19 26
Repeal Obamacare (the Affordable Care Act) 11 17 38
Increase funding of anti-poverty programs 11 8 4
Support growth of labor unions 7 7 4
Reduce government regulation 6 16 29
Reduce foreign trade 6 6 6
Increase foreign trade 3 2 4
None of these 4 5 5
Democrats and Independents prefer increasing taxes on the wealthy to reduce
inequality, while Conservatives want to repeal Obamacare
69
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Q123 Which of the following is closer to your view?
Focus on Inequality: Concentration of wealth not a problem so long as they are
able to provide for themselves and their family
58
64
42
36
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
Perceived Concentration of Wealth
As long as I am able provide the life I want for myself and my family, it doesn’t matter if others are
substantially wealthier than me
The concentration of wealth and privilege within the top 1% of American society is a problem
• Over half of Broad Elites and two-thirds of Gen Pop view this as long as they can provide the life they want
for themselves and their families
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Younger and Hispanic Americans are more likely to believe that the
concentration of wealth in the 1% is a problem
57
54
66
67
43
46
34
33
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
Perceived Concentration of Wealth
As long as I am able provide the life I want for myself and my family, it doesn’t
matter if others are substantially wealthier than me
The concentration of wealth and privilege within the top 1% of American
society is a problem
70
68
60
63
30
32
40
37
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
Perceived Concentration of Wealth
As long as I am able provide the life I want for myself and my family, it doesn’t
matter if others are substantially wealthier than me
The concentration of wealth and privilege within the top 1% of American
society is a problem
71
Q123 Which of the following is closer to your view?
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Q125. If everyone had roughly the same opportunity to achieve their goals based on their own effort and merit, would
it still be okay that some people in America do not achieve their goals?
Focus on Inequality: As long as all have opportunity, Americans believe it is okay
that some people fail to achieve their goals
84
76
16
24
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
If opportunity was all equal, would it be okay that some do not achieve their
goals?
Yes No
• As long as everyone has roughly the same opportunity based on their effort and merit.
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Older and White Americans are most likely to believe that it is okay for some in
America to not achieve their goals, as long as opportunity is equal
64
72
66
80
36
28
34
20
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
If opportunity was all equal, would it be
okay that some do not achieve their goals?
Yes No
85
80
74
71
15
20
26
29
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
If opportunity was all equal, would it be
okay that some do not achieve their goals?
Yes No
73
Q125. If everyone had roughly the same opportunity to achieve their goals based on their own effort and merit, would
it still be okay that some people in America do not achieve their goals?
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Q126. Which of the following is closer to your view?
Focus on Inequality: Americans are unsure if technology is helping or hurting
62
51
38
49
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
Technology/Opportunities
Technology creates opportunities for all Americans Technology creates opportunities for only some Americans
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Hispanic and Asian Americans are more likely to believe technology helps
create opportunities for all Americans
58
61
51
49
42
39
49
51
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-American
White
Technology/Opportunities
Technology creates opportunities for all Americans
Technology creates opportunities for only some Americans
52
49
49
55
48
51
51
45
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or younger
Technology/Opportunities
Technology creates opportunities for all Americans
Technology creates opportunities for only some Americans
75
Q126. Which of the following is closer to your view?
• There is little difference in perceptions of technology’s aid in opportunities among age groups
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PERSONAL
PREFERENCES &
PRIORITIES
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Q23. Which of the following is closer to your ideal in terms of where to live?
Most Americans consider suburban neighborhoods closest to their “ideal” in
terms of where to live neighborhood
64
53
19
19
15
26
1
2
Broad Elites
Gen Pop
Ideal Place to Live
In a family-oriented, suburban neighborhood In a vibrant urban neighborhood In a more rural area Something else
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Q23. Which of the following is closer to your ideal in terms of where to live?
Millennials also prefer the suburbs and are only slightly more interested in urban
living than other age cohorts
63
53
53
53
29
29
32
14
8
16
14
31
3
2
Asian
Latino/Hispanic
African-Americans
White
Ideal Placed to Live
In a family-oriented, suburban neighborhood
In a vibrant urban neighborhood
In a more rural area
Something else
50
53
54
52
15
15
19
24
31
29
25
23
4
3
1
1
65+
51-64
31-50
30 or under
Ideal Placed to Live
In a family-oriented, suburban neighborhood
In a vibrant urban neighborhood
In a more rural area
Something else
78
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Most respondents have a PC, car, flat-screen TV and smart phone
Q17. Which of the following items do you or your immediate family have or own? Please select all that apply.
89
85
82
76
71
61
55 55
45
33 33
8
1
90
94
91
88
94
83 83 83
73
70 72
22
0
Personal
Computer
Car Flat-screen TV Healthcare
coverage
Smartphone A living wage House or
Condominium
Tablet Home office/
Den/ Family
room
6 months of
emergency
savings
A financial plan
for retirement
Vacation or
second home
None of the
above
Item Ownership
Gen Pop Broad Elites
• Broad Elites are more than twice as likely to have 6 months emergency savings and a retirement plan vs.
Gen Pop
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Americans who do not believe they are living the American Dream have much
less in terms of savings or retirement planning than those living the Dream
Q17. Which of the following items do you or your immediate family have or own? Please select all that apply.
88 88
84
80
71 71
67
59 58
47 45
11
1
89
81 81
73
70
50
44
51
31
19 20
4
1
Personal
Computer
Car Flat-screen TV Healthcare
coverage
Smartphone A living wage House or
Condominium
Tablet Home office/
Den/ Family
room
6 months of
emergency
savings
A financial plan
for retirement
Vacation or
second home
None of the
above
Item Ownership
Living the American Dream Not Living the American Dream
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Professional Goals
Ranked by Gen Pop Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Having a good work/life balance 45 47
Pays a lot of money 37 39
Working near where you live or having an easy commute 30 21
Having flexibility in when and where you work 28 29
Working in a fun workplace environment 25 20
Reflects your personal passions 21 20
Making an impact 17 25
Working in a humane, nurturing workplace environment 13 11
Having opportunities for training and development 11 12
Being able to navigate your own career path 8 10
Being able to take on new professional challenges 8 16
Uses the most up-to-date technology 6 9
Being able to support social causes that are important to you 5 6
Encourages an entrepreneurial spirit 4 8
Traveling for work 4 10
Offers opportunities to work abroad 4 7
None of the above 9 2
Q30. Thinking a little more about your professional goals... Please pick the three things that would be the most important elements of
your ideal job situation. Please select your top 3.
Americans want healthy balance, good money, flexibility and fun in their jobs
• Having flexibility in
when and where you
work and Making an
impact are also
important elements for
Broad Elites
• Proximity and flexibility
to a job such as
Working near where
you live or having an
easy commute and
Having flexibility in
when and where you
work are also
important for Gen Pop
81
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Professional Goals
Ranked by Gen Pop
30 or
Under
31-50 51-64 65+
Having a good work/life balance 45 49 45 37
Pays a lot of money 46 40 31 23
Working near where you live or having an easy commute 18 30 36 39
Having flexibility in when and where you work 27 31 30 21
Working in a fun workplace environment 30 22 28 21
Reflects your personal passions 28 20 19 15
Making an impact 20 16 16 17
Working in a humane, nurturing workplace environment 9 13 16 15
Having opportunities for training and development 11 13 9 11
Being able to navigate your own career path 9 8 7 8
Being able to take on new professional challenges 8 9 6 9
Uses the most up-to-date technology 7 7 5 4
Being able to support social causes that are important to you 6 5 5 6
Encourages an entrepreneurial spirit 6 4 4 2
Traveling for work 6 4 3 5
Offers opportunities to work abroad 3 5 3 3
None of the above 4 6 11 19
Q30. Thinking a little more about your professional goals... Please pick the three things that would be the most important elements of
your ideal job situation. Please select your top 3.
Younger Americans want jobs that pay a lot of money and has work/life balance,
whereas older Americans want to have an easy commute
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DEMOGRAPHICS
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Demographics - Employment
Q6. Which of the following best describes your employment status? Please select all that apply.
Employment
Gen Pop Broad Elites
Employed by someone else, working 30 hours or
more per week
38 74
Employed part-time by someone else, working less
than 30 hours per week
9 4
Self-employed 7 9
Homemaker 12 5
Student 7 1
Retired 18 7
Disabled, unable to work 6 1
Unemployed, looking for work 6 1
Unemployed, not looking for work 2 0
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Gender
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Male 49 60
Female 51 40
Region
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Northeast 18 24
Midwest 23 20
South 39 34
West 20 22
Age
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
18 to 24 11 0
25 to 34 19 21
35 to 44 20 28
45 to 54 19 26
55 to 64 16 25
65+ 15 0
Urban/Suburban/Rural
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Urban 27 21
Suburban 51 69
Rural 22 11
Don’t Know 1 0
Q2. Please select your gender.
Q3. What is your age?
Qregion.
Q209. Do you consider the area in which you live to be…?
Demographics – Gender, Age, Region, and Rural Area
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Income
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Less than $35,000 36 0
$35,000 - $49,999 15 0
$50,000 - $74,999 19 0
$75,000 - $99,999 12 20
$100,000 – $124,999 8 29
$125,000 – $149,999 5 22
$150,000 or more 5 29
Education
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Grade school or less 0 0
Some high school 2 0
High school graduate/GED 22 0
Some college or trade
school
32 0
College graduate 32 60
Post-graduate work 12 40
QIncome. Which of the following income categories best describes your total 2014 household income before taxes?
QEDU. What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received?
Demographics – Income and Education
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Parental Status
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Yes 58 73
No 42 27
Children Living at Home
(Ages) Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
0-3 15 15
4-7 18 23
8-10 19 24
11-13 17 23
14-16 15 28
17-18 9 15
19 or older 19 18
I have no children living at
home with me
30 13
Q216. What is your marital status?
QParent1. Do you have children?
QParent 2. In which of the following age ranges do you have children living in your home? If you have children in more than one age range,
please select all that apply.
Demographics – Marital Status and Parental Status
Marital Status
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Never married (Single) 29 13
Married 49 75
Separated 1 1
Divorced 10 4
Widowed 4 2
Domestic
partnership/Cohabitating
76 5
Prefer not to answer 0 0
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Ethnicity
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
White or Caucasian 68 71
Black, Caribbean, or
African
12 8
Latin/Latin American/
Latino/ Hispanic
13 12
Asian (including South
Asian, Indian, Pakistani and
East Asian, Chinese,
Korean, Japanese, Pacific
Islander etc.)
4 7
Arab, Middle Eastern 1 1
Other 1 1
Parent/Grandparents
Citizenship Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
One or both of my parents
immigrated to the United
States
16 23
One or both of my
grandparents immigrated to
the United States
20 22
All of my parents and
grandparents were born in
the United States
63 54
Q217. Which of the following best describes your ethnic or racial background or heritage?
Q218. Do you consider yourself to be of Hispanic or Latino descent?
Q219. Were you born in the United States or somewhere else?
Q220. Did either one of your parents or grandparents immigrate to the United States?
Citizenship
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Born in the United States 93 90
Born in a country other than
the United States
7 10
Demographics – Ethnicity, Individual and Familial Immigration Status
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Political Leaning
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Liberal 23 25
Moderate 47 50
Conservative 29 25
Q210. Do you consider yourself a…
Q211. Regardless of political party, do you consider yourself…?
Q212. Did you vote in the last presidential election?
Voter
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Yes 75 94
No 21 5
I was not eligible to vote 4 2
Demographics – Political Affiliation/Leaning and Voting Behaviors
Political Affiliation
Gen Pop
Broad
Elites
Democrat 31 30
Republican 25 31
Independent 35 34
Other 1 2
Don’t know 8 3
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