Economic ratings are poor – and getting worse – in most countries surveyed
Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.
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Majorities of adults in 18 of 24 countries surveyed this spring rate their nation’s economic situation poorly.
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.
Across 34 countries, a median of 65% said in 2019 they felt pessimistic about reducing the gap between the rich and poor in their country.
The global middle class consisted of 54 million fewer people in 2020 than the number projected prior to the onset of the pandemic.
There is widespread, consistent pessimism among Argentines about the nation’s direction. Many say the country’s economic situation is bad.
Focus groups held across the two nations reveal the degree to which Americans and Britons see common challenges to local and national identity.
Spain’s public is concerned about democracy, inequality and their children’s financial future. But views of the economy have rebounded overall.
Most Indians are satisfied with their country’s direction and the economic prospects of the next generation despite dissatisfaction over issues including unemployment and the efficacy of elections.
Veterans of prime working age generally fare at least as well as non-veterans in the U.S. job market, though there are differences in the work they do.
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