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Personal Economics

Relationships, Financial Security Linked to Well-Being

Pattern holds worldwide, is strongest in Europe and Latin America

November 17, 2008

People’s well-being is higher when they report conditions that promote two different needs: interpersonal security and financial security. This pattern holds up worldwide, but is more pronounced in Europe and the Americas.More ...

Special Report: The Behavioral Economy

Latest: A Bleak First Look at Christmas Spending

October 23, 2008

Chief Economist Dennis Jacobe updates Gallup's report on the behavioral economy with the latest data on consumer confidence, Christmas spending, and the overall psychological effects of the economic crisis on Americans’ perceptions of their own financial well-being.More ...

Personal Finance Perceptions

Video: Americans Face Wide Spectrum of Money Problems

September has seen a significant increase in the number of Americans who say they are worried about money. As concern over their personal finances increases, Americans are assessing the best options for the long-term security of their money.More ...

Danes Increasingly Less Confident in Their Economy

Despite lower unemployment, only 48% see standard of living improving

September 30, 2008

Despite lower unemployment ratings, less than half of Danes (48%) tell Gallup their standard of living is improving, and even fewer (41%) perceive the economic conditions in their city to be improving.More ...

Japanese Consumer Confidence Crumbling

More than three in four Japanese think economy is getting worse

September 17, 2008

With Japan teetering dangerously close to an economic recession, Gallup Polls find many Japanese consumers appear increasingly frustrated with the country’s economic situation and unhappy with their leadership’s performance.More ...

More Americans Say U.S. a Nation of Haves and Have-Nots

Half now say it is, up from 37% four years ago

July 11, 2008

Nearly half of Americans, 49%, now say the nation is divided into two groups: the “haves” and the “have-nots.” This is up from 45% two years ago, and from 37% in June 2004.More ...

Most Japanese Say Economy Getting Worse

Consumers also pessimistic about nation’s future

July 7, 2008

With Japan’s economy headed for a potential slowdown, Gallup Polls reveal consumers are pessimistic about the direction of the economy and their country’s future in general.More ...

Inflation Grips Indonesians, Worries Reach Record High

Roughly 4 in 10 say living standards getting worse

June 26, 2008

Rising prices were already straining many Indonesians’ budgets before a massive fuel price hike last month sent protesters to the streets. Roughly 4 in 10 Indonesians told Gallup in March of this year that their standard of living is getting worse.More ...

Four in 10 Americans See Their Standard of Living Declining

Nearly as many say their standard of living has gotten worse as say it is better

June 9, 2008

Forty-three percent of Americans say their standard of living is worse now than it was five years ago, nearly matching the percentage (45%) who say it is better now. The public generally remains optimistic about the future, as 62% expect their standard of living to rise in the next five years.More ...

Economic Issues Reaching “Crisis” Level for Many Americans

FOMC’s action on rates and accompanying statement appear to largely ignore these “crises”

May 1, 2008

Forty-two percent of Americans say rising gas prices at the pump are a “crisis,” while 29% point to the declining value of the dollar, 28% to rising healthcare costs, 28% to the housing debacle, and 20% to each of the following: rising food prices, declining real wages, and job losses.More ...

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Personal Economics

Relationships, Financial Security Linked to Well-Being

Pattern holds worldwide, is strongest in Europe and Latin America

Special Report: The Behavioral Economy

Latest: A Bleak First Look at Christmas Spending

Personal Finance Perceptions

Video: Americans Face Wide Spectrum of Money Problems

Danes Increasingly Less Confident in Their Economy

Despite lower unemployment, only 48% see standard of living improving

Japanese Consumer Confidence Crumbling

More than three in four Japanese think economy is getting worse

More Americans Say U.S. a Nation of Haves and Have-Nots

Half now say it is, up from 37% four years ago

Most Japanese Say Economy Getting Worse

Consumers also pessimistic about nation’s future

Inflation Grips Indonesians, Worries Reach Record High

Roughly 4 in 10 say living standards getting worse

Four in 10 Americans See Their Standard of Living Declining

Nearly as many say their standard of living has gotten worse as say it is better

Economic Issues Reaching “Crisis” Level for Many Americans

FOMC’s action on rates and accompanying statement appear to largely ignore these “crises”

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