Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2014, Question 04d

Change in jurisdiction's ability to repay its debt

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Comparing your jurisdiction's current fiscal year to its previous fiscal year, please consider the ways the following items have changed. Indicate whether in your opinion there has been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year to your jurisdiction's ability to repay its debt.

Jurisdiction Type Crosstabulation
% within Jurisdiction Type
  Jurisdiction Type Total
County Township City Village
Has there been a decrease, an increase, or no change from the previous fiscal year in your jurisdiction's ability to repay its debt? Greatly Decreased 0% 0% 1% 1% 0%
Somewhat Decreased 8% 2% 6% 6% 4%
No Change 63% 59% 67% 71% 62%
Somewhat Increased 22% 10% 22% 14% 13%
Greatly Increased 2% 2% 2% 1% 2%
Not Applicable 4% 26% 2% 7% 19%
Don't Know 2% 1% 0% 1% 1%