Economic survey

1. The Recession: the causes

1. Do you feel that the Prime Minister and the Government have shown leadership in the world through their action in the crisis

Do you feel that the Prime Minister and the Government have shown leadership in the world through their action in the crisis Yes

2. I’m sure you’d agree that the recession has a series of causes, which are complex and have contributed to its severity to varying degrees. However, I’m interested in what you think was the single most important factor. Please tick one:

I’m sure you’d agree that the recession has a series of causes, which are complex and have contributed to its severity to varying degrees. However, I’m interested in what you think was the single most important factor. Please tick one: The United States sub-prime mortgage crisis and economic downturn which spread worldwide

The greed of bankers in the US and the City

Inadequate regulation of the markets, banking and finance industry

Government policy

Other (please specify)