6 demographic trends shaping the U.S. and the world in 2019
Millennials are the largest adult generation in the United States, and the American family continues to change.
A large share of respondents predict enormous potential for improved quality of life over the next 50 years for most individuals thanks to internet connectivity, although many said the benefits of a wired world are not likely to be evenly distributed. Andrew Tutt, an expert in law and author of “An FDA for Algorithms,” said, […]
Confidence in the American president to do the right thing regarding world affairs is largely unchanged this year – with a few notable exceptions – from 2017. A median of 27% in 25 nations surveyed say they trust in President Donald Trump’s handling of international issues, while 70% do not have confidence in him. In […]
A year after global opinion of the United States dropped precipitously, favorable views of the U.S. remain at historic lows in many countries polled. In addition, more say bilateral relations with the U.S. have worsened, rather than improved, over the past year. Among possible sources of resentment is the widespread perception that the U.S. does […]
It is a fundamental principle of modern free-market economic theory that trade enhances competition and thus enables consumers to enjoy lower prices, but in only two of the 27 nations surveyed does half or more of the public believe that trade decreases prices.
Kelsey Jo Starr is a research analyst at Pew Research Center, where she contributes to international polling projects focused on religion and national identity. Kelsey Jo received her master’s degree from George Washington University and holds a bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech. She is a contributing author to Pew Research Center reports including “Being Christian […]