short readMar 23, 2022 Key facts about housing affordability in the U.S. Here are some of the key measures of the housing affordability crunch in the United States and the reasons behind it.
short readFeb 28, 2022 Most in the U.S. say young adults today face more challenges than their parentsโ generation in some key areas About seven-in-ten say young adults today have a harder time when it comes to saving for the future, paying for college and buying a home.
short readFeb 23, 2022 Most Black Americans say they can meet basic needs financially, but many still experience economic insecurity Fewer than half of Black adults say they have a three-month emergency fund, and some have taken multiple jobs to make ends meet.
reportFeb 16, 2022 Publicโs Top Priority for 2022: Strengthening the Nationโs Economy Dealing with coronavirus has declined as a policy priority, especially among Republicans. This marks a shift from last year, when the economy and the coronavirus both topped the publicโs policy agenda.
reportJan 25, 2022 Biden Starts Year Two With Diminished Public Support and a Daunting List of Challenges Americansโ views of the economy remain negative; most say prices have gotten worse while job availability has improved.
short readJan 24, 2022 As inflation soars, a look at whatโs inside the consumer price index The CPI-U is the most widely cited inflation metric, so itโs worth popping the hood and looking inside to see how it works.
short readJan 18, 2022 A growing share of Americans say affordable housing is a major problem where they live 49% of Americans say the availability of affordable housing in their local community is a major problem, up 10 points from early 2018.
short readJan 14, 2022 Some gender disparities widened in the U.S. workforce during the pandemic Among adults 25 and older who have no education beyond high school, more women have left the labor force than men.
reportJan 5, 2022 Trust in America: How do Americans view economic inequality? Amid rising inequality, many Americans feel that the U.S. economic system is unfair and generally favors powerful special interests.
short readDec 9, 2021 Gasoline costs more these days, but price spikes have a long history and happen for a host of reasons Americans are acutely sensitive toย gasoline prices, especially when theyโre on the rise. But looking just at the recent rise can be misleading.