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Economy
U.S. Economic Confidence Index Consistent at -13
Gallup's Economic Confidence Index averaged -13 for the week ending Oct. 18, the same as the average for the past seven weeks. Americans remain more upbeat about current conditions than they are about the outlook for the economy.
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Business Journal
Critical Drivers of Parent Engagement in Schools
Parent engagement is vital for successful schools, which school leaders can measure and improve using five key drivers.
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Blog
Many Tennessee Grads Say College Prepared Them Well for Life
A new research partnership exploring the experiences with and outcomes of higher education finds that nearly seven in 10 Tennessee college grads either strongly agree or agree their university prepared them well for life after college.
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Politics
Quarter of U.S. Voters Say Candidate Must Share View on Guns
About one in four U.S. voters say they would vote only for a candidate who shares their views on gun control -- roughly double the 11% to 15% who said this 15 years ago. The majority say it is one of many factors in their vote.
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Opinion
How Policies Discussed in Democratic Debate Fare With the Public
In a highly watched debate, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton presented their different policy plans. Gallup assesses what the American public thinks about major ideas presented by these Democrats.
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Social Issues
Americans' Desire for Stricter Gun Laws Up Sharply
A majority of Americans (55%) say there should be stricter laws regarding gun sales, a sharp rise from last year. Most Americans, however, still do not think there should be a ban on handguns for those not in the police.
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Opinion
Where the Great Jobs Are
"Gallup Global Report: Where the Great Jobs Are" offers a first look at the real jobs situation in 138 countries, revealing where the good -- and great -- jobs are, and where the greatest deficits remain.
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Employee Engagement
U.S. Employee Engagement Steady in September, at 32%
The percentage of U.S. workers who are engaged at work has been essentially flat this year. While engagement is better than it has been in previous years, employers seem unable to generate momentum.
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World
Europeans Most Negative Toward Immigration
Well before the flow of migrants into Europe reached crisis proportions this year, a Gallup study in 142 countries found Europeans were the most negative toward immigration. The majority (52%) said immigration should be decreased.
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Politics
Solid Majority Continue to Support Death Penalty
A solid majority of Americans (61%) continue to favor the use of the death penalty for a person convicted of murder, but opposition to execution is on the rise.
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Politics
Boehner Image Slightly Better After Resignation Announcement
John Boehner's poor image has improved slightly since he announced his resignation as speaker of the House. Most Americans do not believe a new speaker will help the Republican Party be more successful in passing legislation it favors.
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Business Journal
Student Loan Debt: Major Barrier to Entrepreneurship
New study shows a worrisome relationship between student loan debt and the likelihood of graduates starting their own businesses.
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Politics
In U.S., 59% View Planned Parenthood Favorably
The majority of Americans, 59%, still view Planned Parenthood positively, but that is down from 81% when Gallup last asked about it, in 1993. Favorability has dropped more among Republicans than among Democrats or independents.
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Politics
Biden Maintains Positive Image
As Joe Biden continues to mull a presidential bid, his image among Americans is more positive (49%) than negative (37%) for a second consecutive Gallup survey. For most of his vice presidency, Biden's image has been mixed.
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Opinion
Gallup Senior Scientist Angus Deaton Wins the Nobel Prize
Gallup Senior Scientist Angus Deaton was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics this week for his work on consumption and poverty. Deaton helped build the World Poll and has advanced the study of worldwide well-being and economics.
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Business Journal
Many Employees Don't Know What's Expected of Them at Work
Helping employees set and achieve goals is a manager's key responsibility. But many managers don't really own this task.
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Economy
U.S. Economic Confidence Index Consistent at -13
Gallup's Economic Confidence Index averaged -13 for the week ending Oct. 18, the same as the average for the past seven weeks. Americans remain more upbeat about current conditions than they are about the outlook for the economy.
Read Article
Gallup
Business Journal
Critical Drivers of Parent Engagement in Schools
Parent engagement is vital for successful schools, which school leaders can measure and improve using five key drivers.
Read Article
Gallup
Blog
Many Tennessee Grads Say College Prepared Them Well for Life
A new research partnership exploring the experiences with and outcomes of higher education finds that nearly seven in 10 Tennessee college grads either strongly agree or agree their university prepared them well for life after college.
Read Article
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Politics
Quarter of U.S. Voters Say Candidate Must Share View on Guns
About one in four U.S. voters say they would vote only for a candidate who shares their views on gun control -- roughly double the 11% to 15% who said this 15 years ago. The majority say it is one of many factors in their vote.
Read Article
Gallup
Opinion
How Policies Discussed in Democratic Debate Fare With the Public
In a highly watched debate, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton presented their different policy plans. Gallup assesses what the American public thinks about major ideas presented by these Democrats.
Read Article
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Social Issues
Americans' Desire for Stricter Gun Laws Up Sharply
A majority of Americans (55%) say there should be stricter laws regarding gun sales, a sharp rise from last year. Most Americans, however, still do not think there should be a ban on handguns for those not in the police.
Read Article
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Opinion
Where the Great Jobs Are
"Gallup Global Report: Where the Great Jobs Are" offers a first look at the real jobs situation in 138 countries, revealing where the good -- and great -- jobs are, and where the greatest deficits remain.
Read Article
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Employee Engagement
U.S. Employee Engagement Steady in September, at 32%
The percentage of U.S. workers who are engaged at work has been essentially flat this year. While engagement is better than it has been in previous years, employers seem unable to generate momentum.
Read Article
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World
Europeans Most Negative Toward Immigration
Well before the flow of migrants into Europe reached crisis proportions this year, a Gallup study in 142 countries found Europeans were the most negative toward immigration. The majority (52%) said immigration should be decreased.
Read Article
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Politics
Solid Majority Continue to Support Death Penalty
A solid majority of Americans (61%) continue to favor the use of the death penalty for a person convicted of murder, but opposition to execution is on the rise.
Read Article
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Politics
Boehner Image Slightly Better After Resignation Announcement
John Boehner's poor image has improved slightly since he announced his resignation as speaker of the House. Most Americans do not believe a new speaker will help the Republican Party be more successful in passing legislation it favors.
Read Article
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Business Journal
Student Loan Debt: Major Barrier to Entrepreneurship
New study shows a worrisome relationship between student loan debt and the likelihood of graduates starting their own businesses.
Read Article
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Politics
In U.S., 59% View Planned Parenthood Favorably
The majority of Americans, 59%, still view Planned Parenthood positively, but that is down from 81% when Gallup last asked about it, in 1993. Favorability has dropped more among Republicans than among Democrats or independents.
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Politics
Biden Maintains Positive Image
As Joe Biden continues to mull a presidential bid, his image among Americans is more positive (49%) than negative (37%) for a second consecutive Gallup survey. For most of his vice presidency, Biden's image has been mixed.
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Opinion
Gallup Senior Scientist Angus Deaton Wins the Nobel Prize
Gallup Senior Scientist Angus Deaton was awarded the Nobel Prize in economics this week for his work on consumption and poverty. Deaton helped build the World Poll and has advanced the study of worldwide well-being and economics.
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Business Journal
Many Employees Don't Know What's Expected of Them at Work
Helping employees set and achieve goals is a manager's key responsibility. But many managers don't really own this task.
Read Article
