Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2009, Question 09u

Arts/cultural programs as a barrier or asset to jurisdiction’s economic development

Full Question Text

To what degree would you consider arts and cultural programs an asset or barrier to economic development?

Type of Jurisdiction Crosstabulation
% within Type of Jurisdiction
  Type of Jurisdiction Total
County Township City Village
To what degree would you consider arts and cultural programs an asset or barrier to economic development? Significant Barrier 0% 7% 4% 2% 6%
Somewhat of a Barrier 39% 22% 20% 31% 23%
Neither a Barrier nor an Asset 22% 42% 26% 41% 38%
Somewhat of an Asset 30% 17% 31% 17% 20%
Significant Asset 8% 7% 17% 5% 8%
Don't Know 2% 6% 1% 2% 4%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%