Tax the rich, say a majority of adults across 17 G20 countries surveyed

[Jim__]

From phys.org

A new survey of adult citizens in 18 of the world's largest economies has revealed majority support for tax reforms and broader political and economic reform. (Not all questions were asked in China, as indicated when findings reference 17 G20 countries.)

Around two-thirds (68%) of citizens across 17 G20 countries surveyed back a wealth tax on wealthy people as a means of funding major changes to our economy and lifestyle, with only 11% opposed, while 70% support higher rates of income tax on wealthy people, and 69% favor higher tax rates on large businesses, according to the survey conducted by Ipsos.

Support for a wealth tax on wealthy people is highest in Indonesia (86%), Turkey (78%), the UK (77%) and India (74%). Support is lowest in Saudi Arabia (54%), and Argentina (54%), but still over half the respondents surveyed. In the United States, France and Germany, around two in three of those surveyed support a wealth tax on wealthy people (67%, 67% and 68% respectively).

Results also show that when thinking about climate change and protecting nature, 71% of citizens in 18 G20 countries surveyed believe the world needs to act immediately, within a decade to reduce carbon emissions from electricity, transport, food, industry and buildings. This rises to 91% of Mexicans, 83% of South Africans and 81% of Brazilians surveyed. This belief is lowest—but still over half of respondents—in Saudi Arabia (52%), Japan (53%), the United States (62%) and Italy (62%).

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[dweller]

1. I believe there is a typo

The 11% opposed is probably 1% ….
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[Silent Type]

2. Wish they would study how much the wealthy can be taxed, kind of like the wealthy

study how much they can take from us through healthcare costs, fees, groceries, fuel, entertainment, taxes, etc.

Would be interesting to see approval rates for say a 5, 10, 20, etc., percentage point tax increase to . . . . . . taking everything they have in excess of say 3 years median income of populace.

[Igel]

3. Two things.

The "survey results" link sends you back to the phys.org site, not the actual survey results.

I never trust surveys that don't make their questions, format, and info on sequencing public. Too many priming effects and suggestions possible, esp. when the survey's done by an advocacy group.

[Jim__]

4. Survey results

Here