Americans have been notoriously glum about the country’s financial outlook in the post-pandemic years, with only one-third describing the economy as good in a CBS News poll earlier this year.
But increasingly, there’s a gap between how a large portion of Americans think the economy is performing and what key indicators show — a dissonance that some describe as a “vibecession.” In part, this disconnect reflects the limitations of economic measurement, which often doesn’t capture the financial realities facing millions of Americans.
That said, when asked about key economic trends and data, upward of half of Americans are getting the facts wrong about some basic financial issues, according to a new poll from Harris/The Guardian.
Think you have an accurate read on the state of the U.S. economy? Answer the following four questions to find out.
Is the U.S. in a recession?
A) Yes
B) No
Answer: The…
