What Pole's are expecting in 2009

The latest poll by the Public Opinion Research Center reviels that 61% mainly well educated citizens of major cities show optimism for 2009.

Only 4% of respondents believe that politicians will stop squabbling, while 85% think that the level of corruption in the country will remain the same.

On the economy,

13% were optimistic 2009 prices will not increase unbearably
16% are hopeful that living conditions will improve
17% have a positive attitude towards job creation in 2009

Only 21% believe that health service reforms will improve medical care.

Regarding New Year's resolutions, Poles are rather reluctant towards making any at all, with only 28% planning to change something in their lives.

Source: the news.pl 22.12.2008