Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for March 31, 2021
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March 31, 2021: When thinking about the economy, 51% of voters believe it is more important to focus on economic growth than economic fairness. Another 35% take the opposite view, while 14% are not sure.[1]
Sixty-eight percent (68%) of Republican respondents see economic growth as more important, while Democratic respondents are more evenly divided. Forty-seven percent (47%) of Democrats prefer a focus on fairness, while 43% say growth.[1]
As for independent voters, 45% want the focus on growth, and 36% want it on fairness.[1]
At this moment in time, 25% of voters say cutting government spending would do the most to help the U.S. economy. Nineteen percent (19%) say cutting taxes would be best. Ten percent (10%) see increased government spending as most helpful, while 9% say it's cutting regulations on businesses. Another 9% believe higher taxes is the best policy for the economy, while 7% favor increased regulation. Twenty percent (20%) are not sure.[1]
Those respondents who believe focusing on economic growth is the most important rated cutting spending and taxes as the best prescriptions. So did those who would rather focus on economic fairness.[1]
All told, the numbers show that 53% believe reducing government involvement would be best for the economy, while 26% believe the economy would benefit most from an increase in the role of government.[1]
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