An opinion poll was held among the citizens of the Repubblica Istaliana. The subject of the opinion poll was The government's policy concerning the pension system. When asked what their opinions were, the following choices were made:
| Percentage | Choice |
| 17.82% | The state operates a compulsory, public pension system. |
| 21.51% | The state operates a compulsory public system combined with an optional private pension. |
| 20.88% | There is a compulsory private pension system. |
| 21.46% | The state does not operate a pension system. Individuals must save up for retirement on their own. |
| 13.04% | The state offers a voluntary public pension, combined with other voluntary private pensions. |
| 5.29% | Pensions are illegal, and retirements are banned. Individuals must work until point of total and permanent physical exhaustion. |