Economic Policy

A majority of U.S. adults say they’re bothered a lot by the feeling that some corporations (61%) and some wealthy people (60%) don’t pay their fair share.

Growing shares of Republicans rate immigration and terrorism as top priorities for the president and Congress this year.

If Congress passes the Oct. 1 deadline without either a new set of spending bills or a continuing resolution, nonessential operations would be forced to shut down.

The food stamp program is one of the larger federal social welfare initiatives, and in its current form has been around for nearly six decades.

Democrats hold the edge on many issues, but more Americans agree with Republicans on the economy, crime and immigration. Inflation remains the top concern for Republicans and Republican-leaning independents, with 77% saying it is a very big problem. For Democrats and Democratic leaners, gun violence is the top concern, with about 81% saying it is a very big problem.

Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.

Americans are split on the size and role of the government, though reducing the budget deficit is a higher priority than it was last year.

Since 2000, there has been a downward trend in average effective tax rates for all but the richest taxpayers.

After two of the largest U.S. banks collapsed in March, some have started to wonder if a new widespread banking crisis is coming.

61% of adults now say that the feeling that some corporations don’t pay their fair share bothers them a lot. 60% say this about some wealthy people.