2011-06-22-皮尤-Pessimism_About_National_Economy_Rises,_Personal_Financial_Views_Hold_Steady_30页_382kb

Economic Optimism at Depression Levels in 2011:

• Current Economic Conditions: 8% of Americans rated the national economy as excellent or good; 91% viewed it as only fair or poor. Unemployment and inflation concerns drive this negativity, with 46% seeing conditions as poor.

• Future Economic Outlook: Optimism has declined 13 points since April 2010, lowest since 2009. A majority (46%) expect the economy to remain the same over the next year, up from 35% a year prior.

Job Market Realities:

• 79% of Americans believe jobs are scarce locally, a sentiment unchanged since 2009.

Political Sentiment Decline:

• Obama’s approval rating dropped to 46%, balancing approval (46%) and disapproval (45%). This is notably lower than peaks post-September 11, 2001.

Generational Differences:

• Inflation and recession worries are particularly high among young adults, with two-thirds (64%) expecting the economy to decline further within a year— the highest generation gap since polling began.

Housing Market Trends:

• Home prices are falling with 72% of homeowners experiencing price drops, affecting affordability and influencing wealth perception.

Partisan and Income Gaps:

• Views on economic recovery differ: Independents and Republicans increasingly favor deficit reduction over economic stimulus policies.
• Lower-income groups ( <$30k) report higher rates of medical issues, housing payment difficulties, and layoff experiences.

Summary:

Findings indicate a pullback of economic optimism to levels last seen during the 2008 crisis, with a minority expressing any confidence. Financial pressures and heightened political uncertainty characterize the national mood.