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As Puerto Rico suffers an economic meltdown, just 6% of the population believes economic conditions on the island are getting better, and 19% approve of the way Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla is handling his job.

Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are all experiencing economic growth, but majorities in only three of these emerging market economies -- Brazil, China, and India -- are satisfied with their standard of living.

The economy will be a significant issue in India's election, which begins Monday. More than one in three Indians think the economy is getting worse -- a record high.

A solid majority of "financially stressed" Americans continue to find more enjoyment from saving than from spending, a significant change from the years prior to the Great Recession.

While a majority of Americans favor increasing taxes on the rich, there is some evidence for caution.

When asked to rate their state as a place to live, three in four Montanans (77%) and Alaskans (77%) say their state is the best or one of the best. Those in Rhode Island (18%) and Illinois (19%) have the least praise for their states.

In the U.S., young adults are most positive about their standard of living, followed by those living in upper-income households. At the other end of the spectrum are the unemployed, divorced or separated, and lower-income Americans. Standard of ...

A record-high 50% of U.S. adults say their financial situation is getting worse, although reports of current finances are only slightly worse than last year.

Ahead of Kenya's presidential election in March 2013, 39% approve of their country's leadership and 34% say their standard of living is getting better. Both measures are lower than before the last election in 2007.

Desire to migrate to another country permanently varies widely across 12 former Soviet Union countries, from 40% in Armenia to 5% in Uzbekistan. Those who want to leave are seeking economic opportunity most.