This statistic shows the preferred type of politicians in the United Kingdom (UK) in terms of long-term decision making orientation, by age. From the respondents aged 18 to 24 and 65+, 68 percent and 76 percent respectively preferred politicians who would focus on long-term decisions even if it meant to react on some issues slower.
Thinking about how decisions are made in government, which type of politicians would you prefer? by age
Source question: Thinking again about how politicians make decisions in government, which of the following two statements do you agree with the most (if you do not completely agree with either, please select the one which most closely represents your view)?
* I want decisive politicians who prioritize responding on issues quickly, even if it means they spend more time reacting to events than resolving long-term problems.
** I want politicians who are focused on the long-term, even if it means they make decisions more slowly.
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Populus. (September 19, 2016). Thinking about how decisions are made in government, which type of politicians would you prefer? by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 08, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/620395/opinion-on-politicians-decisiveness-and-long-term-orientation-uk/
Populus. "Thinking about how decisions are made in government, which type of politicians would you prefer? by age." Chart. September 19, 2016. Statista. Accessed November 08, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/620395/opinion-on-politicians-decisiveness-and-long-term-orientation-uk/
Populus. (2016). Thinking about how decisions are made in government, which type of politicians would you prefer? by age. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 08, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/620395/opinion-on-politicians-decisiveness-and-long-term-orientation-uk/
Populus. "Thinking about How Decisions Are Made in Government, Which Type of Politicians Would You Prefer? by Age." Statista, Statista Inc., 19 Sep 2016, https://www.statista.com/statistics/620395/opinion-on-politicians-decisiveness-and-long-term-orientation-uk/
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