April 2024 Zeitgeist Survey
Policies / Initiatives Influencing Spending Decisions
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Which of the following policies / initiatives have directly influenced your spending decisions in the last six months?
None of these
32.1%
Monetary / fiscal adjustments (e.g. mortgage rates, interest rates, retirement funds, tax laws)
24.5%
Healthcare policies (e.g. pharmaceutical prices, public health initiatives, medical access)
20.6%
Employment / labor policies (e.g. unemployment benefits, labor market regulations)
18.2%
Environmental policies (e.g. climate regulations, sustainability pledges)
17.2%
Trade policies (e.g. tariffs, trade restrictions, price of imported goods)
16.6%
Social welfare programs (e.g. veterans programs, food services, education assistance)
14.3%
Housing policies (e.g. housing assistance, homeownership, rent control)
12.4%
Infrastructure investments (e.g. public facilities, transportation, or utilities)
11%
Other
4.2%
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