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Jun 21, 2023 · Majorities of Americans say 8 of the 16 issues included on the survey are “very big problems” facing the country. These range from economic concerns, such as inflation, affordability of health care and the budget deficit, to drug addiction, gun violence and violent crime.
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5 days ago · 2. Top problems facing the U.S. Inflation and the affordability of health care top the public’s list of the biggest problems facing the country, with 62% of Americans describing inflation as a very big problem and 60% saying this about health care costs. Narrower majorities say that partisan cooperation (57%), drug addiction (55%) and gun ...
Feb 14, 2024 · The American economy has been disappointing for much of the past half-century. Income and wealth growth has been slow for most families, and inequality has soared.
5 days ago · The public again sees inflation as one of the top problems facing the nation, with 62% saying inflation is a very big problem for the country – only slightly down from the 65% who said this last year. But another economic concern – unemployment – is not widely viewed as a very big problem for the country.
Sep 13, 2022 · The U.S. economy is in a strange place right now. Job growth is slowing, but demand for workers is strong. Inflation is high (but not as high as last spring). Consumers are spending more in...
Jan 25, 2024 · The U.S. economy continues to defy expectations. The nation's gross domestic product — the broadest measure of economic activity — grew at an annual pace of 3.3% in October, November, and...
Jun 11, 2022 · Strong demand. Consumers are spending big. Early in the pandemic, households amassed savings as they were stuck at home, and government support that continued into 2021 helped them put away even...
