More than 61 percent of Poles are against the pursuit of savings in the state budget at the expense of social programs – according to the latest research by UCE Research.
To the question: “Should the new government reduce social transfers, such as the 800 plus program, the 13th and 14th pensions, as well as the double indexation of pensions during the year?” “Absolutely not,” 39.7 percent answered. respondents, and 21.5% answered “I’d rather not.”
10.4% were “absolutely in favor”. respondents, while the answer ‘fairly yes’ was given by 18.7 percent. Poles participating in the study. 9.7% had no opinion. respondents.
– People have made a clear statement: social spending must be maintained. They are indeed at a high level, but not enough to limit them. I even see the need to increase budget spending and subsidize areas such as healthcare and education, said Ryszard Bugaj, a Polish economist, in an interview with Business Insider Polska.
If the new government decides to limit social programs and social transfers, the 13th and 14th pensions should first be reduced (26.3% of responses) and the Good Start program (300 PLN per student) – 23.2%. and double indexation of pensions and annuities during the year – 19.9 percent. 10.8% indicated the 800 plus program. respondents.
The survey was conducted on November 25-27, 2023 using the CAWI method by UCE Research for the Business Insider Polska portal on a sample of 1,026 adult Poles.
Source: Do Rzeczy
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