Covid-19 has taken a massive toll on lives and on the healthcare system in the United States, but as Americans try to cope with the virus, they may subtly be remaking the economy as well. More Americans are working from home and avoiding congregating in large groups, particularly indoors, and […] Read more »
Almost 40% of Americans plan to spend less this holiday season as the Covid pandemic lingers
Almost 40% of Americans plan to spend less on gifts this holiday season than they did last year, the largest such percentage since 2013, according to the CNBC All-America Economic Survey. Just 11% plan to spend more, as Americans continue to cope with surging Covid-19 cases and widespread unemployment. The […] Read more »
Americans Plan to Do More Shopping Online than in Person this Holiday Season
For the first time, more Americans say they will do most of their holiday shopping online than in person this year. Just 33% of Americans plan to do most of their holiday shopping by going to stores in person, down from a 53% majority in 2018 (when CBS News last […] Read more »
Biden-Harris Economic Priorities and U.S. Public Opinion
The Biden-Harris transition website lists four priorities for the forthcoming administration: COVID-19, economic recovery, racial equity and climate change. How well do these priorities sync with U.S. public opinion? One way to answer that question is to use Gallup’s monthly update on Americans’ views of the most important problem facing […] Read more »
Bipartisan Majorities Favor Tax Incentives For Clean Energy and Efficiency
A new in-depth survey finds bipartisan majorities support a number of tax incentives that seek to reduce the use of fossil fuels. The proposals, all introduced in Congress, include measures to encourage developing alternative sources of clean energy–such as solar and wind, making homes and commercial buildings more energy efficient, […] Read more »
Voters Support Transition to 100% Clean Economy
A new poll released today finds that voters strongly support transitioning the U.S. to clean sources of energy, and believe moving away from natural gas will benefit Americans and their communities. The poll from Climate Nexus, the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, and the George Mason University Center for […] Read more »