Table 3 Paired statements presenting regulations as more positive.

From: Small business response to regulation: incorporating a behavioral perspective

Positive Paired Statement

Democrats (%)

Independents (%)

Republicans (%)

No party affiliation (%)

Public interest***

71

43

28

44

Number of regulations***

64

52

29

52

Environmental regulations

52

40

32

52

Small businesses

34

17

19

30

International competition***

62

27

19

32

  1. ***p < 0.001 (that answer of this question is independent of party affiliation).