Select a question or multiple questions from the list below:
How would you rate economic conditions in this country today? Would you say they are excellent, good, only fair or poor?
How would you rate your own personal economic situation today? Is it excellent, good, only fair or poor?
Thinking about ten years from now, do you think your economic circumstances will be much better than they are right now, somewhat better, somewhat worse, or much worse?
Generally speaking, which of the following has the most influence on your view of how other people are doing economically? Television, Your friends and family, The Internet, Your neighborhood in terms of home values and store openings and closings, Newspapers, Your own business or occupation, Government studies and announcements.
Thinking about your own personal economic situation today, do you feel you are very much in control, somewhat in control, not very much in control, or not at all in control of your own personal economic situation?
Thinking about people in this country today, do you feel they are very much in control of their economic situation, somewhat in control, not very much in control, or not at all in control of their economic situation?
Currently the country is in a recession. Do you believe it is still possible for people to improve their economic standing?
Compared to your parents when they were the age you are now, do you think your own standard of living is much better, somewhat better, about the same, somewhat worse, or much worse than theirs was?
(If respondent indicated they were a parent) When your children are the age you are now, do you think their standard of living will be better, worse or about the same as yours or people your age?
(If respondent indicated they were not a parent) When kids today are the age you are now, do you think their standard of living will be better, worse or about the same as yours is now?
Thinking about the country today, how common is it for someone to start poor, work hard and become rich? Would you say it is very common, somewhat common, somewhat uncommon or very uncommon?
Compared to your parents, do you think it is easier or harder for you to achieve the American dream?
Compared to your parents, do you think it is easier or harder for you to move up the income ladder?
(If respondent indicated they were a parent) Thinking about your own kids, do you think it will be easier or harder for them to achieve the American dream?
(If respondent indicated they were not a parent) Thinking about young people, under the age of 18, do you think it will be easier or harder for them to achieve the American dream?
(If respondent indicated they were a parent) Thinking about your own kids, do you think it will be easier or harder for them to move up the income ladder?
(If respondent indicated they were not a parent) Thinking about young people, under the age of 18, do you think it will be easier or harder for them to move up the income ladder?