U.S. Image
- Opinion of the United States
- Opinion of Americans
- U.S. Consideration of Other Countries' Interests
- Confidence in the U.S. President
- U.S. Anti-Terrorism Efforts
- Support for War in Afghanistan
World Economy & Globalization
- Satisfaction with Country's Direction
- Country's Economic Situation
- Views on Trade
- World's Leading Economic Power
- Views of the Free Market
Islamic Extremism
Rating Countries & Organizations
Rating World Leaders
Views of the Free Market
Are people better off in a free market economy?
- Agree
- Disagree
Eastern Europe: Percent responding Disagree, all years measured
| Country | 2002 | 2007 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | 46 | - | - | |
| 36 | 38 | - | - | |
| 51 | 26 | 29 | 24 | |
| 51 | 40 | 41 | 34 | |
| 47 | 45 | - | - | |
| 35 | 28 | - | - |
Full question wording: Please tell me whether you completely agree, mostly agree, mostly disagree or completely disagree with the following statements: Most people are better off in a free market economy, even though some people are rich and some are poor.
Notes: Agree combines "completely agree" and "mostly agree" responses. Disagree combines "mostly disagree" and "completely disagree."