Sharp decline in remittances expected in 2020 amid COVID-19 lockdowns in top sending nations
Remittances – money sent by migrants to their home countries – are projected to fall by a record 20% this year.
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Remittances – money sent by migrants to their home countries – are projected to fall by a record 20% this year.
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Some Americans – particularly those who are younger or college educated – are finding virtual ways to connect, shop and be active.
A majority of Americans are turning to digital means to stay connected and track information about the coronavirus outbreak.
Our response to the pandemic has included the difficult decision to suspend much of our international survey work until further notice.
A majority of Americans are skeptical that tracking someone’s location through their cellphone would help curb the outbreak.
The tech landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade, both in the United States and around the world.
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