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As Egyptians head to the polls, the economy is their biggest concern, according to the Pew survey conducted March 19 to April 10. Roughly eight-in-ten (81%) consider improving the economy a very important priority for the country. Only 27% describe the current economic situation as good. And regardless of which candidate wins the presidency, he will face high economic expectations – 50% think the economy will improve in the next 12 months; just 20% say it will get worse.
Moreover, Egyptians do not just voice support for democracy in a general sense – they also want specific democratic rights and institutions. In particular, they want a fair judiciary: 81% consider it is very important to live in a country with a judicial system that treats everyone in the same way. About six-in-ten say it is very important to live in a country with a free press (62%); free speech (60%); and honest, competitive elections with at least two political parties (58%). In addition to these fundamental components of democracy, Egyptians also want order: 60% rate law and order as very important.
Fair Top Priorities Courts and the Economy Are  | Fair Top Priorities Courts and  | % Very important  | Fair judiciary  | 81  | Improved economic  | 81  | Improved conditions economic  | Uncensored media  | 62  | Law and order  | 60  | Freedom of speech  | 60  | Honest elections  | 58  | Religious of parties gov't  | 50  | can Religious be part of parties gov't  | Same rights for  | 41  | women as men  | Freedom of religion  | 38  | for minorities  | Uncensored access  | 35  | to internet  | Civilian- controlled military  | 24  | controlled military  | PEW RESEARCH CENTER 