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    December 1, 2017
    Worldwide, People Divided on Whether Life Today Is Better Than in the Past

    Globally, assessments vary on whether life is better or worse than 50 years ago

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    Worldwide, People Divided on Whether Life Today Is Better Than in the Past
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    Globally, assessments vary on whether life is better or worse than 50 years ago
    In countries where the current economic mood is positive, people are much more likely to say life is better than it was a half-century ago
    Where people think life is better or worse than 50 years ago
    In many countries, the more educated say life today is better
    In several countries, youth more positive on life in the modern day
    Views on whether life is better today divided by ethnicity and religion in some countries
    Those who view populist parties favorably in Europe more likely to say life is worse now

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