Americans expect income gaps to widen by 2050 – and many say living standards will worsen

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March 20, 2019

Looking ahead to 2050, Americans are pessimistic about many aspects of life in U.S.

Americans expect income gaps to widen by 2050 – and many say living standards will worsen

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Americans expect income gaps to widen by 2050 – and many say living standards will worsen

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Looking ahead to 2050, Americans are pessimistic about many aspects of life in U.S.
Democrats and young adults voice greater concern over climate change
Most say older adults will be less financially prepared for retirement in the future
Public has mixed views on the impact of having a majority nonwhite population by 2050
Republicans and Democrats have different ideas about what government should do to improve the lives of future generations of Americans

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