The U.S. public is divided on whether corporations are a source of “hope” (36%) or “fear” (37%). In China they have far fewer concerns, with 84% saying corporations are a source of “hope.” More than half (51%) of the U.S. public says “strong and influential” corporations are “bad,” even if they are promoting innovation andContinue reading “A new global survey finds that only 36% of Americans see corporations as a source of ‘hope.’ In China it’s 84%”
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A new global survey finds that only 36% of Americans see corporations as a source of 'hope.' In China it's 84%
The U.S. public is divided on whether corporations are a source of “hope” (36%) or “fear” (37%). In China they have far fewer concerns, with 84% saying corporations are a source of “hope.” More than half (51%) of the U.S. public says “strong and influential” corporations are “bad,” even if they are promoting innovation andContinue reading “A new global survey finds that only 36% of Americans see corporations as a source of 'hope.' In China it's 84%”
New jobs won’t cure the economic problems
AMERICAN workers have had no news this good for years. In June employers added 288,000 jobs, bringing the total for the year to 1.4m, the best six-month stretch since 2006. Unemployment has sunk to 6.1%, the lowest rate in almost six years. It could hit levels long regarded as “full employment” within a year. Help-wantedContinue reading “New jobs won’t cure the economic problems”
New jobs won't cure the economic problems
AMERICAN workers have had no news this good for years. In June employers added 288,000 jobs, bringing the total for the year to 1.4m, the best six-month stretch since 2006. Unemployment has sunk to 6.1%, the lowest rate in almost six years. It could hit levels long regarded as “full employment” within a year. Help-wantedContinue reading “New jobs won't cure the economic problems”
Americans still optimistic about their dreams of grandeur
In 2012 the top 1% of earners in America brought home nearly 20% of the income, their highest share since 1927.In 2012 the top 1% of earners in America brought home nearly 20% of the income, their highest share since 1927. That said, the optimism many Americans evince for their economic prospects is a little puzzling. In light ofContinue reading “Americans still optimistic about their dreams of grandeur”
Americans feel better about their jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than one in three Americans (35%) say now is a good time to find a quality job. While not high on an absolute basis, this percentage is the highest since December 2007, the starting point of the Great Recession. The jobs measure has been improving in the past few months, andContinue reading “Americans feel better about their jobs”