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Pew Research CenterSeptember 16, 2022
Modest Declines in Positive Views of ‘Socialism’ and ‘Capitalism’ in U.S.

More say capitalism ‘gives all people an equal opportunity to be successful’ than say this about socialism

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Modest Declines in Positive Views of ‘Socialism’ and ‘Capitalism’ in U.S.
Positive views of both ‘socialism’ and ‘capitalism’ have slipped since 2019
Democrats have become somewhat less positive toward ‘socialism’ and ‘capitalism’; Republicans’ views little changed over the last few years
More say capitalism ‘gives all people an equal opportunity to be successful’ than say this about socialism
Age differences in views of socialism, capitalism; women far less positive than men toward capitalism
Young Democrats twice as likely to view socialism positively as they are capitalism
Older adults tend to view capitalism positively and socialism negatively; younger adults have mixed views
Majority of Republicans say socialism restricts people’s freedoms; many Democrats say it ensures people’s needs are met
Large majority of Democrats who view socialism positively say it meets everyone’s basic needs
Younger Democrats, liberals hold more positive views of self-identified democratic socialist political leaders
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