Economic Attitudes Improve in Many Nations Even as Pandemic Endures
Despite an uptick in positive views of the economy in some places, many say that children will be worse off financially than their parents.
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Despite an uptick in positive views of the economy in some places, many say that children will be worse off financially than their parents.
Dissatisfaction with the functioning of democracy is linked to concerns about the economy, the pandemic and social divisions.
During Merkel’s tenure, Germans have generally had more favorable views of their economy than other Europeans and Americans had of their own.
Assessments of national economies have seen swift downturns in many countries, and few see improvements anytime soon.
A median of 75% across 14 surveyed countries say they have confidence in German Chancellor Angela Merkel to do the right thing regarding world affairs.
Germany’s pandemic response and its role in the EU are also rated positively.
Germans and Americans have both become more skeptical of China.
Americans’ opinions of China have soured in recent years. But what are Americans thinking about when they say they have a negative view of China?
In the U.S., concerns about political corruption are especially widespread. Two-in-three Americans agree that the phrase “most politicians are corrupt” describes their country well.
Ahead of the 2020 U.S. election, here’s a look at how elections are run in the United States and other countries around the world.
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