A new nationwide poll conducted for the Cato Institute by Zogby International shows wide support for allowing people to invest their Social Security taxes in privately owned individual retirement accounts. Among racial groups, minorities avor private investment even more than whites. And the desire crosses party lines; large pluralities of Republicans, Democrats and Independents favor investment in individual accounts. All three groups are more likely to vote for a candidates who support privatization in the 2000 elections.

Report

The full report (with summary charts) (PDF, 24 pp, 175 kb)

Summary Charts

Which is more risky: a privatized Social Security or the current system?

If Social Security funds are to be invested in the market, who should control investment, individuals or the government?

Should Social Security be changed to allow individuals to invest their payroll taxes through personal accounts?

Would you be more likely to vote for a congressional candidate in 2000 who supported Social Security privatization?

Would you be more likely to vote for a presidential candidate in 2000 who supported Social Security privatization?