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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

British Social Attitudes Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableIncGap2
LabelWhat would be the best way to reduce the gap in high/low income? Q904
Question text If you had to pick just one of these options, what do you think would be the best way to reduce the gap in income between those on high incomes and those on low incomes? Benefits for those on low incomes should be increased. Taxes for those on low incomes should be reduced. Taxes for those on high incomes should be increased. There should be an upper limit on very high incomes. The government should create jobs for those that need them. The minimum wage should be increased. Better education or training opportunities should be provided to enable people to get better jobs.
Responses
1 Benefits for those on low incomes should be increased 81
2 Taxes for those on low incomes should be reduced 381
3 Taxes for those on high incomes should be increase 222
4 There should be an upper limit on very high incomes 130
5 The government should create jobs for those that need th 86
6 The minimum wage should be increased 311
7 Better education or training opportunities should be pro 524
95 Other (WRITE IN) 5
96 Nothing should be done 5
97 (SPONTANEOUS: Can't choose just one option) 22
98 Don't know 8
99 Refusal 0
-7 off route due to corrupt sample file 6
-2 Skip, version C 1148
-1 Skip,one action or less 492
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationBritish Social Attitudes Survey, 2009
Interviewer InstructionsCARD F6 AGAIN CODE ONE ONLY
UniverseAdults (18 and over) living in private households in Great Britain (excluding the 'crofting counties' north of the Caledonian Canal).<br>;Adults;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample;Sampling is conducted in four stages; from 1993 the sample has been drawn from the Postcode Address File, whereas in previous years it was drawn from the Electoral Register.
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study. The BSA survey is conducted annually.
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