16.03.2009
Two thirds of citizens expect the full overcoming of the economic crisis no later than in 2–3 years
- 7.2% of respondents think that the economic crisis in Ukraine will be overcome within the next six months, another 19.2% within the next year, and 38.7% in 2–3 years. On the other hand, 13.9% believe that the overcoming of the economic crisis will take no sooner than in 4–5 years. 5.2% are convinced that the economic crisis in the country will not be overcome at all. 15.7% were unable to answer this question.
- 32.7% think that today in Ukraine the economic crisis is felt more strongly than the political one (16.4%). At the same time, 41.8% of respondents believe that today Ukraine is experiencing both a political and an economic crisis. Only 1.3% do not feel any crisis. 7.8% were unable to answer this question.
- In overcoming the economic crisis in Ukraine, 63.4% of respondents rely on themselves, 18.5% on domestic business, 7.6% on assistance from other countries, and only 6.1% on the authorities. 4.4% were unable to answer this question.
- 56.5% think that in conditions of crisis the authorities most lack an understanding of the problems of ordinary citizens, 54.4% a respect for the law, 45.4% unity, and 35.2% common sense. One third believe that the authorities lack professionalism, and 27.1% believe they lack decisiveness.
Methodology
The survey was conducted by Rating Group.
- Fieldwork dates: 4–14 March 2009.
- Sample size: 2,016 respondents aged 18 and older across all regions of Ukraine.
- The margin of error does not exceed 3.3%.
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