Evolution of public response to the energy crisis
S>Results are presented from surveys conducted for the Department of Transportation and the Federal Energy Office on the impact of the energy crisis. The changes in behavior and attitudes of the public were measured since November 1973. 0nly 25% feel it is the most important problem facing the USA today, and it is felt that scores were determined by those who have experienced shortages of gasoline. Agreement is widespread that responsibility for the energy crisis lies on the federal government and the oil companies. There is little indication of any serious change in lifestyle, very little car pooling, and most believe that there will be plenty of gasoline in five years. The poll results are discussed for fuel oil and electricity. Rationing, increased prices, and local priorities were issues included on the surveys. (MCW)
- Research Organization:
- National Opinion Research Center, Chicago
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-29-031512
- OSTI ID:
- 4304759
- Journal Information:
- Science, v. 184, no. 4134, pp. 257-263, Journal Name: Science, v. 184, no. 4134, pp. 257-263; ISSN SCIEA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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