What’s the Point?

What’s the Point? On Overall Growth Versus Regional Development

Citizens across 11 leading democracies say they are more willing than not to sacrifice some overall growth to help build successful economies in the less well-off regions of their nations.

What’s the Point? Building a Successful Economy

Citizens across 11 leading countries see education, regional investments, and cooperation between labor unions and businesses as good ways to build a successful economy.

What’s the Point? Cost-of-Living Concerns Are Most Prominent in Italy

As the world seeks to understand how the far-right has won recent elections, it can learn from Italian concerns about inflation.

What’s the Point? How Shifting Issue Priorities Could Influence the Midterms

Democratic and Republican voters have different priorities heading into the 2022 midterm elections; whichever set of policies drives more political engagement and persuasion among voters will likely determine the outcome this November.

What’s the Point? Americans Support the CHIPS and Science Act

Americans across party lines support federal efforts to bolster U.S. semiconductor production, fix domestic supply chains, and encourage more scientific research and education.

What’s the Point? Despite Low Levels of Trust, Americans Still Want Government To Play a Major Role in Key Areas

Americans continue to express displeasure with the federal government but expect it to do a lot on the economy and national security.

What’s the Point? Unions Haven’t Been This Popular Since the 1960s

Public approval of unions is spiking.

What’s the Point? On COVID-19, Americans Now Think the Worst of the Pandemic Is Behind Them

After two years of battling COVID-19, the United States has made important progress and must now take additional steps to prepare for future pandemics.

What’s the Point? Americans Want Public Investments in R&D To Compete With China

Americans support congressional action on an innovation and competitiveness bill.

What’s the Point? Americans Back Strong Action Against Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine

National security concerns among Americans have risen dramatically since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Voters back President Joe Biden’s efforts to impose economic sanctions and send military aid to Ukraine.

What’s the Point? Americans’ Views on Inflation

On inflation, voters want child care support to help get people back to work—but strongly object to a rise in unemployment to lower costs.

What’s the Point? On the economy: Why things may be going well but voters don’t feel it.