Energy Policy: Banneker Center Survey #176
RESULTS
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Results of July Survey
Energy Policy

Thank you for sending your opinions. Here is what you said.


It is right for national governments to spend tax money on assuring access to energy for their citizens.

31 % said That's true
54% said That's false
15% said Unsure

If gasoline prices rise in a country, the citizens will find ways to consume less gasoline.

70% said That's true
15% said That's false
15% said Unsure

It is good for me when the government subsidizes the petroleum industry.

8% said That's true
92% said That's false
0% said Unsure

It is good for me when the government subsidizes the wind-turbine and solar industries.

23% said That's true
62% said That's false
15% said Unsure

If people had to pay the true economic and environmental cost of the energy that they consume, it would be good for the economy.

62% said Yes
31% said No
7% said Unsure

Some individuals have more of a right to cheap energy than others.

8% said Yes
69% said No
23% said Unsure

Some corporations have more of a right to cheap energy than others.

15% said Yes
62% said No
23% said Unsure

If the United States were less dependent on foreign petroleum sources, it would be less likely to suffer terrorist attacks.

47% said I am sure this is true
31% said I think this is true
7% said I don't know
0% said I think this is false
15% said I am sure this is false

Countries that rely heavily on petroleum products ought to spend some tax money to look closely at alternatives.

46% said Yes
38% said No
16%said Unsure




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