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    December 4, 2019
    Most Americans Say the Current Economy Is Helping the Rich, Hurting the Poor and Middle Class

    Public gives the economy mixed reviews; most say it’s helping the rich, while few say it’s helping them

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    Most Americans Say the Current Economy Is Helping the Rich, Hurting the Poor and Middle Class

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    About six-in-ten middle-income Americans have credit card debt
    Upper-income Americans are about five times as likely to have stocks or bonds as lower-income Americans
    More than half of lower-income Americans frequently worry about health care costs
    Most Americans do not describe themselves as ‘living comfortably’
    Most Americans do not describe themselves as ‘living comfortably’
    Nearly half of lower-income Republicans say current economic conditions are hurting them, their families
    Majorities see current economic conditions helping the wealthy, hurting the poor and middle class
    Consumer prices, including gas, have a disproportionate impact on household finances for lower-income Americans
    The availability of jobs matters more in assessments of the overall economy than in people’s own financial situations
    Views of the economy are highly partisan, but income gaps persist within parties
    About two-thirds of lower-income Americans frequently worry about paying their bills
    Public gives the economy mixed reviews; most say it’s helping the rich, while few say it’s helping them
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    About six-in-ten middle-income Americans have credit card debt
    Upper-income Americans are about five times as likely to have stocks or bonds as lower-income Americans
    Most who don’t currently live comfortably expect they will in future
    Nearly half of lower-income Republicans say current economic conditions are hurting them, their families
    Consumer prices, including gas, have a disproportionate impact on household finances for lower-income Americans
    The availability of jobs matters more in assessments of the overall economy than in people’s own financial situations
    Views of the economy are highly partisan, but income gaps persist within parties
    About two-thirds of lower-income Americans frequently worry about paying their bills
    Most Americans do not describe themselves as ‘living comfortably’
    Consumer prices, including gas, have a disproportionate impact on household finances for lower-income Americans
    About two-thirds of lower-income Americans frequently worry about paying their bills
    ST_19.12.01_Econ recovery interactive__140@2x
    More than half of lower-income Americans frequently worry about health care costs
    Public gives the economy mixed reviews; most say it’s helping the rich, while few say it’s helping them
    The availability of jobs matters more in assessments of the overall economy than in people’s own financial situations
    Majorities see current economic conditions helping the wealthy, hurting the poor and middle class

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