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PLP: Economic Conditions and Citizens’ Experiences and Perceptions. Based on Recent Surveys of Anne Arundel County Residents By Dan Nataf Director, Center for the Study of Local Issues Anne Arundel Community College www2.aacc.edu/csli ddnataf@aacc.edu. Sept. 13, 2013.
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PLP: Economic Conditions and Citizens’ Experiences and Perceptions Based on Recent Surveys of Anne Arundel County Residents By Dan Nataf Director, Center for the Study of Local Issues Anne Arundel Community College www2.aacc.edu/csli ddnataf@aacc.edu Sept. 13, 2013
Center for the Study of Local Issues:Semi-annual survey • CSLI – Part of the Sarbanes Center for Public and Community Service • Surveys • Conducted each March and October • Student volunteers participate to learn social science research methods (engaged learning) and community service • Involves 70+/- students as telephone interviewers • Survey contents: • Benchmark questions on right/wrong direction, most important problem, the various economic issues, demographics • Variable questions on current policy choices and major events • 400-500 Anne Arundel County residents 18 or over
Most Important Problem: Fall 2006 to Spring 2013 Economy continues drop as problem in March 2013
Economic Conditions: County, Maryland, USA Percent saying “excellent” or “good”
Cost of living indicators Housing affordability
Presidential job approvalFall 2007 to Spring 2013 (% approving)
Presidential Job Approval by Party RegistrationFall 2009 to Spring 2013