BHI surveyed by mail a select group of Massachusetts fiscal conservatives for their opinions on a variety of economic and public policy issues affecting citizens in the Commonwealth. This informal survey is part of BHI's ongoing State of the Household Project, which also includes scientific polling of Massachusetts residents. This year, BHI received more than 200 responses. The survey has a margin of error of 7. As we did last year, BHI asked respondents for their perceptions about the global, national and Massachusetts economies.
Respondents are more optimistic about the national economy.
As with last year, the majority think economic conditions will remain the same. There is continued optimism about the state's economy. Roughly the same number believe the good economic times will continue. Respondents were asked their opinions on ballot questions that are expected to appear on the November 2000 Massachusetts ballot. The Education Reform Act of 1993 received good grades.