First follow-up survey of the 2009 Financial BudgetBack

In general, are you satisfied with the Budget announced by the Financial Secretary?

Please rate your level of satisfaction with the Budget delivered by John Tsang, with 0 indicating absolutely dissatisfied, 100 indicating absolutely satisfied and 50 indicating half-half. How will you rate this year's Budget?

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Overall speaking, are you satisfied with the government's strategy in monetary arrangement?

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Financial Secretary said the short-term strategy for countering financial crisis is to preserve jobs, and said they will create around 60,000 jobs and internship opportunities in the next 3 years. Do you think these measures are sufficient?

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Financial Secretary said the long-term strategy for countering financial crisis is to promote the economic integration with the Mainland, consolidate our role as a financial and tourism hub and implement infrastructure projects, so the Hong Kong economy will recover swiftly. Do you think the measures proposed by FS in the Budget can help Hong Kong economy to recover swiftly?

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Financial Secretary proposed tax concessions, include waiving rates for the two quarters, subject to a ceiling of $1,500 per quarter, and reducing salaries tax and tax under personal assessment, subject to a ceiling of $6,000. Do you think these tax reduction measures are sufficient?

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Overall speaking, do you think the tax system in Hong Kong is fair or unfair?

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Then, do you think the distribution of wealth in Hong Kong is reasonable or unreasonable?

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