Americans Not Optimistic Key Issues Will Improve This Year

According to a survey, Americans aren’t optimistic about key issues improving over the next year. The Economist/YouGov found.

The survey Ask respondents, “In 2023, do you think things will be better or worse than they were in 2022” when it comes to inflation — a top issue for midterm election voters. 

Only 27% of respondents expressed confidence that inflation would improve over the next year. Of those, only 5% said that it would. “much better.”

46 percent think it will worsen, while 24 percent say it will get worse. “much worse.” Another 16% said they do not expect any changes. 

This pessimistic trend can be correlated with many issues. Only 24 percent of respondents believe that the nation’s economy will improve in 2018, compared with 45 percent who think it will decline.

Twenty percent of Americans believe that the U.S. financial market will improve, while 42 percent think it will get worse. Only 25% think Social Security and Medicare can improve, while 31% believe it will get worse.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 13: Meat products are offered for sale at a grocery store on October 13, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. The government released data today showing that the food index, which is a measure of the price of grocery stores, increased by 0.7% in September over the month before and saw an 13% increase over the year. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images).

When asked about the education state, 20 percent said they believe it will improve. Nearly one-third of respondents stated that it will get worse. 

Only 22 percent of those polled believe that the quality of health care coverage will improve in 2019. Only six percent of those surveyed believe it will improve. “much better.” 

Forty-three percent believe government spending will continue to worsen this year — a belief that comes on the heels of the $1.7 trillion spending spree signed by President Biden in December. 25 percent of those surveyed believe government spending is likely to increase. “much worse” This is the year. 

Americans also have low confidence in job security improving — 24 percent believe it will improve. The same 24 percent believe the economy in their region will grow in 2023. 23 percent of respondents said the same about energy issues. 

This survey was conducted among 1,500 adult U.S citizens between December 31 and January 3, 2022.

The same survey revealed that 56 percent believed the direction of the nation is in the best interests of the country. “off on the wrong track” 49% viewed President Biden as unfavorable.