CHART OF THE WEEK:

Where is it most important for the U.S. government to spend your tax dollars?

The fourth wave of The University of Texas at Austin Energy Poll was conducted between March 11 and 20, 2013, among 2,113 U.S. residents aged 18 and over. Figures for age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, region and household income were weighted where necessary to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the population. A propensity score weighting approach was also used to adjust for respondents’ propensity to answer online surveys.

The UT Energy Poll, developed by the McCombs School of Business, seeks to provide an objective, authoritative look at consumer attitudes and perspectives on key energy issues. It is designed to help inform national discussion, business planning and policy development. Conducted biannually, the online poll rates leadership on energy issues, measures consumers’ energy priorities, and tracks knowledge and energy consumption behaviors. The poll is a collaborative effort of academics, polling experts, nongovernmental organizations, large energy users and energy producers.

Media contacts:

Sheril Kirshenbaum (512) 232-5942 sheril.kirshenbaum@mccombs.utexas.edu
Renee Hopkins, (512) 471-6746, renee.hopkins@mccombs.utexas.edu