Economy and trade
Attitudes to free trade
In 2007, 50% said somewhat agree when asked about enables Australian business to open new markets for Australian products.
Question
I am going to read you some statements about moving towards freer trade.
This question was asked in 2007.
- 0%
- 25%
- 50%
- 75%
- 100%
Enables Australian business to open new markets for Australian products
34
50
8
3
4
Puts Australia at a disadvantage because of our high labour and environmental standards
30
38
19
6
6
Leads to lower prices and more product choices for consumers
24
48
15
6
7
Costs more Australian jobs than it creates
19
31
29
7
13
Helps to increase prosperity, both in Australia and in other parts of the world
18
49
18
8
6
Makes the world more stable by putting people from different countries in contact with each other
16
48
21
8
6
Leads to more economic and social inequality in Australia
16
34
32
8
9
Leads to lower quality jobs in Australia
12
30
38
12
7
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Data
Compare different demographics, years, categories, and responses.
Demographic
Category
Costs more Australian jobs than it creates
Enables Australian business to open new markets for Australian products
Helps to increase prosperity, both in Australia and in other parts of the world
Leads to lower prices and more product choices for consumers
Leads to lower quality jobs in Australia
and
Response
Strongly agree
Somewhat agree
Somewhat disagree
Strongly disagree
Don’t know