World Publics Approve Increased International Trade
But Concern for Problems of Global Economy
Economic Policy 
09.05.03
05.07.03
Americans More Optimistic About Economy, But Not Bush Tax Cut
Summary of Findings With the war in Iraq over, Americans are feeling more optimistic about a turnaround in the national economy, and a greater number than at the beginning of the year think that President Bush is doing as much as he can to improve economic conditions. But the president’s tax cut proposal continues to [...]
02.25.03
Tax Plan Fails to Connect, Bush’s Economic Ratings Sag
Introduction and Summary President Bush’s tax-cut plan is getting a tepid reception from the public and has failed to stem a steady erosion of his ratings on the economy. Barely four-in-ten Americans (43%) approve of his handling of the economy, while 48% disapprove. This marks the first time in Bush’s presidency a Pew survey has [...]
01.23.03
Bush Confronts State of Economic Unease
Summary of Findings As President Bush prepares for his Jan. 28 State of the Union address, the public’s mood is more subdued that it was a year ago, especially regarding the nation’s struggling economy. Just three-in-ten say they expect economic conditions to improve over the next 12 months, a significant decline from last January when [...]
