http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/04/the-perils-of-government-by-poll-30s-edition/In light of the way we actually got out of the Great Depression, it’s instructive — and depressing — to look at polling from that era. Two results from Gallup, in March 1938:
Do you think government spending should be increased to help get business out of its present slump?
Gallup Poll, Mar, 1938
37% Yes
63% No
In your opinion which will do more to get us out of the depression: increase government spending, or reduce taxes on business?
Gallup Poll (AIPO), Mar, 1938
15% Increase government spending
63% Reduce taxes on business
21% No opinion
