The 2017 Chicago Council Survey continues the Chicago Council on Global Affairs' series of investigations into American public opinion on United States foreign policy. These studies were conducted quadrennially from 1974 to 2002, biennially from 2002 to 2014, and are now conducted annually. They are designed to investigate the opinions and attitudes of the general public on matters related to foreign policy, and to define the parameters of public opinion within which decision-makers must operate. This public opinion study of the United States focused on respondents' opinions of the United States' leadership role in the world and the challenges the country faces domestically and internationally. Data were collected on a wide range of international topics, including: United States' relations with other countries, role in foreign affairs, possible threats to vital interests in the next ten years, foreign policy goals, international trade, the United States' participation in potential treaties, the United States' commitment to NATO, the basing of American troops abroad, policy towards the conflict in Syria, and the United States' relations with other countries. Respondents were also asked their opinion on US institutions, the US president, and federal government programs. Demographic information collected includes age, gender, race/ethnicity, marital status, left-right political self-placement, political affiliation, employment status, highest level of education, religious preference, household income, state of residence, and living quarters ownership status.

The Chicago Council Surveys are part of a long-running series of public opinion surveys conducted by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs beginning in 1974. They were conducted quadrennially from 1974 to 2002, biennially from 2002 to 2014, and are now conducted annually. The surveys are designed to investigate the opinions and attitudes of the general public on matters related to foreign policy, and to define the parameters of public opinion within which decision-makers must operate. This public opinion study of the United States focused on respondents' opinions of the United States' leadership role in the world and the challenges the country faces domestically and internationally. Data were collected on a wide range of international topics, including: United States' relations with other countries, role in foreign affairs, possible threats to vital interests in the next ten years, foreign policy goals, situations that might justify the use of United States troops in other parts of the world, international trade, United States' participation in potential treaties, U.S. policy towards Russia in Ukraine, the embargo on Cuba and the effects of renewed diplomatic relations with Havana, views of the nuclear deal with Iran and what effects that deal is likely to have, and United States' relations with allies in Asia. Respondents were also asked their opinion on domestic issues including climate change, measures to improve the United States' economic competitiveness, and their views on US immigration policy. Demographic information collected includes age, gender, race/ethnicity, marital status, left-right political self-placement, political affiliation, employment status, highest level of education, and religious preference, household income, state of residence, and living quarters ownership status.

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In 2024, 64 percent of survey respondents stated they think immigration is a good thing for the United States, which is a decrease from the previous year when 68 percent considered immigration a good thing. A further 32 percent of respondents said that they felt immigration was a bad thing for the country.

United States - Consumer opinion surveys: Confidence indicators: Composite indicators: OECD Indicator for OECD - Total was 99.11083 Normalised, seasonally adjusted (normal = 100) in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Consumer opinion surveys: Confidence indicators: Composite indicators: OECD Indicator for OECD - Total reached a record high of 101.95982 in February of 2000 and a record low of 96.59826 in July of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Consumer opinion surveys: Confidence indicators: Composite indicators: OECD Indicator for OECD - Total - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Consumer Opinion Surveys: Confidence Indicators: Composite Indicators: OECD Indicator for the United States was 98.91297 Normalised (Normal = 100) in January of 2024, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Consumer Opinion Surveys: Confidence Indicators: Composite Indicators: OECD Indicator for the United States reached a record high of 102.84890 in February of 2000 and a record low of 96.20132 in July of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Consumer Opinion Surveys: Confidence Indicators: Composite Indicators: OECD Indicator for the United States - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

** percent of Greenlanders do not want the island to become a part of the United States. The survey was conducted as U.S. President Donald Trump stressed his intention to take control of Greenland. The island is currently a semi-autonomous territory under the Kingdom of Denmark.

Loan Officer Survey: CSNN: % Unchanged data was reported at 94.500 % in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 97.900 % for Jan 2018. Loan Officer Survey: CSNN: % Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 95.400 % from Jan 2015 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.300 % in Apr 2015 and a record low of 86.000 % in Jan 2015. Loan Officer Survey: CSNN: % Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.KA051: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey: Residential Mortgage Loans.

This survey provides taxpayers' opinions and evaluations of the United States tax system. Respondents were questioned about their knowledge of and feelings toward several recent tax reforms. They were also asked about their impressions of the Internal Revenue Service and its programs, their experiences dealing with Internal Revenue Service agents, their opinions of the Internal Revenue Service's sharing of information with other government agencies, and the sources of their information on taxes. In addition, attitudes towards tax evasion and towards those who cheat on their taxes were probed. Demographic information on each respondent was also collected.

United States Loan Officer Survey: DH: About the Same data was reported at 65.600 % in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 75.800 % for Jan 2018. United States Loan Officer Survey: DH: About the Same data is updated quarterly, averaging 63.050 % from Jan 2008 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.800 % in Jan 2018 and a record low of 28.800 % in Apr 2009. United States Loan Officer Survey: DH: About the Same data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.KA050: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey: Revolving Home Equity. Senior Loan Officer Survey Questionnaire: Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand for revolving home equity lines of credit changed over the past three months?

In a survey conducted in May 2025, journalism was rated the most positively by U.S. adults, with 54 percent describing it as very or somewhat favorable. Social media followed with 49 percent favorable, though a notable share of respondents also held negative views. The news media and the press were rated less positively, at 47 and 46 percent, respectively. Overall, the findings suggest stronger confidence in journalism compared to other media institutions.

Loan Survey: DNF: Large Banks: Moderately Stronger data was reported at 4.400 % in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 13.600 % for Jan 2018. Loan Survey: DNF: Large Banks: Moderately Stronger data is updated quarterly, averaging 18.900 % from Oct 2013 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 19 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.200 % in Oct 2015 and a record low of 4.400 % in Apr 2018. Loan Survey: DNF: Large Banks: Moderately Stronger data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.KA048: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey: Demand for Commercial Real Estate Loans. Senior Loan Officer Survey Questionnaire: Apart from normal seasonal variation, how has demand for CRE loans changed over the past three months?

As of March 2023, 62 percent of the respondents had a favorable opinion on the health reform, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) otherwise know as Obamacare, highest share in the provided time interval. Opinions about the ACA

Favorability for the health reform law in the United States has fluctuated since 2010 till 2017. In April 2010, 46 percent of U.S. adults had a favorable opinion regarding the ACA, while 45 percent said the same six years later in October 2016. As expected, Republicans tended to consider the ACA as unfavorable while Democrats were more likely to favor the bill. However, after 2017 the share of U.S. who favor the ACA has steadily increased and is steadily above those who view it unfavorably.

The ACA had a major goal, to expand health care coverage. This bill prevents health plans from limiting or denying coverage to children with pre-existing conditions, arbitrarily withdrawing insurance coverage, and implementing lifetime limits on coverage. The ACA is expected to reduce the number of uninsured individuals by 25 million people by 2023. Those who view the ACA favorably usually reason that the bill will increase health care and insurance access, while the opposition often mentions that the health costs may increase and that the law is too expensive.

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In August 2025, nine percent of survey respondents said that the most important problem facing the United States was the high cost of living and inflation. Another 24 percent said that the government and poor leadership was the most serious concern for the nation.

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In the United States online consumers gave insights on what would motivate them to give company feedback a second time in 2023. The majority of respondents, over ** percent, stated they would fill out another feedback survey in order to receive other incentives or rewards. Over ** percent would complete another survey if the process was easy for them to submit, while around ** percent would give feedback again if the company showed a commitment to making improvements.

According to a survey of online users in the United States, almost *** in ** percent of respondents reported believing that the majority of the emails they received is not useful, while ** percent of respondents reported thinking they receive too many emails. Among the positive opinions associated with receiving emails, ** percent of respondents reported liking their email program, and ** percent reported enjoying checking their emails. By comparison, almost *** in ** respondents reported feeling that emails are too distracting.

United States Loan Officer Survey: Unchanged data was reported at 92.200 % in Apr 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 93.500 % for Jan 2018. United States Loan Officer Survey: Unchanged data is updated quarterly, averaging 89.250 % from Jan 2008 (Median) to Apr 2018, with 42 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 97.100 % in Jan 2016 and a record low of 19.200 % in Oct 2008. United States Loan Officer Survey: Unchanged data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.KA050: Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey: Revolving Home Equity. [Series Remaks] Senior Loan Officer Survey Questionnaire: Over the past three months, how have your bank's credit standards for approving applications for revolving home equity lines of credit changed?