Highest Percentage of Americans in at least Four Decades Say Financial Situation Has Gotten Worse

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110414160740.htm

ScienceDaily (Apr. 14, 2011) — A recently released report of the General Social Survey, conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, shows that for the first time since 1972, more Americans say that their financial situation has gotten worse in recent years rather than better. Understandably, also for the first time since 1972, the percentage of Americans saying that they are "not at all" satisfied with their financial situation (31.5%) notably exceeds those saying they are "pretty well" satisfied (23.4%).

The General Social Survey which NORC has conducted for forty years, is supported by the National Science Foundation and is widely referenced by journalists, researchers, and policy-makers.


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