GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 1

71. On these cards are some opinions about the government and 
the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you 
strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly 
disagree. a. In our society everyone must look out for himself. 
It is of little use to unite with others and fight for one's 
goals in politics or in unions.

71. On these cards are some opinions about the government and 
the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you 
strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly 
disagree. b. The economy can run only if businessmen make good 
profits. That benefits everyone in the end.

71. On these cards are some opinions about the government and 
the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you 
strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly 
disagree. c. The government must see to it that everyone has a 
job and that prices are stable, even if the rights of 
businessmen have to be restricted.

71. On these cards are some opinions about the government and 
the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you 
strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly 
disagree. d. It is the responsibility of government to meet 
everyone's needs, even in teh case of sickness, poverty, 
unemployment, and old age.

71. On these cards are some opinions about the government and 
the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you 
strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly 
disagree. e. If social welfare benefits such as disability, 
unemployment compensation, and early retirement pensions are as 
high as they are now, it only makes people not want to work 
anymore.

71. On these cards are some opinions about the government and 
the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you 
strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly 
disagree. f. All in all, one can live well in America.

71. On these cards are some opinions about the government and 
the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you 
strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly 
disagree. g. Generally speaking, business profits are 
distributed fairly in the United States.

71. On these cards are some opinions about the government and 
the economy. For each one I'd like you to tell me whether you 
strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly 
disagree. h. If someone has a high social or economic position, 
that indicates the person has special abilities or great 
accomplishments.