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World Jewish News
"Cursor" Poll Shows: Immigrants Willing to Sacrifice Salary to Save the Economy
18.05.2009
Only 16% of immigrants from the former Soviet Union fully support the economic policies of Netanyahu. However, 33% put their faith in him for leading the country out of the crisis.
These are the main results of the online voting held by the "Cursor" in the period from 10 to 17 May. A total of 2012 respondents participated in the survey, and 1996 of them answered to all questions.
The budget cuts suggested by the Government of Netanyahu, are considered worthwhile by about a third of respondents, while 48% share the opposite opinion.
Most of the repatriates do not approve of the cuts in education (30%), defense (23%) and social benefits (23%). But only 4% have expressed concern over the budget of the Ministry of Absorption.
78% of the survey participants recommend to reduce the budget at the expense of the public sector. 53% consider that the need for budget cuts is caused by the inflated staff of the ministries and departments, and only 22% attribute it to the economic crisis.
The idea that the reduction in public spending will contribute to the crisis is supported only by 9%, while 44% believe that such steps will lead to a decrease of living standards.
72% of the voters believe that the Histadrut (trade unions) should not react to the cuts with a strike, as this will only aggravate the situation.
But most remarkable is that one-third of the repatriates agreed to voluntarily donate a portion of the salaries in the name of saving the domestic economy.
And here are the complete results of the Internet vote.
1. Do you approve of the budget cuts suggested by the government?
Yes - 33%
No - 48%
Do not know - 15%
I do not care - 4%
2. In your opinion, why do we need to cut the budget?
Because of the economic crisis - 22%
Because of the inefficient work of the Ministry of Finance - 13%
Because of the too many officials and ministries - 53%
Because of the reasonable economy - 6%
Other - 2%
Do not know - 4%
3. What budget items would you cut in the first place?
Education - 1%
Defence - 4%
Social needs and benefits - 3%
Public sector - 78%
Other - 9%
Do not know - 5%
4. What do you think the budget cuts will lead to?
They will favour the end of the crisis - 9%
To more zealous expenditures - 9%
To the decrease in living standards and purchasing power - 44%
To the decrease of the country's defence capacity - 2%
To the collapse of education system - 5%
To temporary hardships - 11%
To the collapse of the government - 6%
To nothing - 10%
Other - 1%
Do not know - 3%
5. Do you agree with a temporary salary cut in the name of getting the country out of the crisis?
Yes - 27%
No - 59%
Do not know - 9%
I do not care - 5%
6. What is your attitude towards the tax increase on tobacco and alcohol?
This is a way to rid the Israelis of pernicious habits - 12%
It is an easy way to bring extra money to the treasury - 57%
It is a necessary means under the conditions of a crisis - 12%
It is an evidence of the government's failure - 15%
Other - 1%
Do not know - 3%
7. Should the trade unions arrange a strike because of the budget cuts?
Yes, there is no other choice - 17%
No, this will only aggravate the situation - 72%
Do not know - 7%
Do not care - 4%
7. Do you support the economics policy of Netaniyahu's government?
Support in full - 16%
Support in part - 33%
Deny completely - 21%
I do not understand these policies yet - 26%
Do not know - 4%
8. Whom do you pin on to lead Israel out of the crisis?
Prime Minister - 33%
Ministry of Finance - 3%
Central Bank - 16%
Nobody - 40%
Do not know - 8%
9. Do you support the introduction of a 2-year budget in Israel?
Yes - 45%
No - 24%
Have not heard about this - 19%
Do not care - 12%
10. Which of the cuts do you disapprove of the most?
Education - 30%
Defence - 23%
Alliyah and absorption - 4%
Bituah Leumi benefits - 23%
Salaries of the public sector (including teachers, doctors, policemen) - 9%
Other - 7%
Do not know - 4%
11. Can you see a connection between the budget cuts and the growing number of ministries?
Yes - 64%
No - 26%
Do not know - 8%
Do not care - 2%
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