“Income gap is too large” about 70% more than 20 years ago NHK theory survey April 28, 5:50
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In Japan, the number of people who think that the income disparity is too large has increased from 20 years ago, and it is close to 70% of the total, according to an NHK poll. Experts have pointed out, "In the midst of growing concern about the economic crisis caused by the new coronavirus, low-income people need sufficient financial support."
The NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute conducts polls every 10 years from 1999 to investigate changes in people's awareness of disparities.
This November, we surveyed 2400 men and women over the age of 18 nationwide using the distribution and collection method, and obtained responses from 1476, or 61.5%.
Of these, when asked if they think that the income disparity is too large in Japan, the percentage of those who answered “I think so” including “if anything” increased by 5 points from 20 years ago to 69%. .
By type of employment,
▽ 66% of respondents said "I think so" including "if anything",
▽ 79% of non-regular employees, 13 The points have risen.
On the other hand, I asked, "Do I think that recent government efforts to reduce the disparity of income is doing how well",
▽ answer combined "not doing very well" and "not at all going well," 67% in,
surpassing the 3% of ▽ "successful".
“Neither can say” was 18%.
Professor Eisaku Ide of Keio University, which specializes in financial sociology, said, "I'm surprised that this kind of result came out in Japan, which was originally said to be egalitarian. It may be a sign of income inequality and government distrust. As the new coronavirus raises concerns about the economic crisis, low-income people need adequate financial support. "