Although Ben Bernanke, chair of the Federal Reserve, announced that the recession is over, only 7% of Americans agree, finds BIGresearch. Conversely, 85% think it is not over, and 8% are not sure.
Women are more likely than men to say the recession is not over (86% vs. 83%) or to be unsure if it is over (9% vs. 7%). Those aged 18-34 are the most likely to believe the recession is over, while those aged 35-54 are the most likely to think it is not over. [Opinion, Consumer Spending & Attitudes]
Source: “American Pulse Survey, February 2010,” BIGresearch, Phil Rist, VP Strategic Initiatives, 450 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., #370, Worthington, OH 45085; 614-846-0146; phil@bigresearch.com; www.bigresearch.com.
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