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.
Assessments of national economies have seen swift downturns in many countries, and few see improvements anytime soon.
Germany’s pandemic response and its role in the EU are also rated positively.
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.
A median of 80% across 10 countries now say their country’s economy is faring badly, compared with a median of 72% who said this in 2008-2009.
Most would welcome government-sponsored job training and other interventions.
Focus groups held across the two nations reveal the degree to which Americans and Britons see common challenges to local and national identity.
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