Public Worried About Cyber Attacks
Mark Pfeifle, a cybersecurity expert, discusses the results of a recent TIPP Poll on the subject as well as steps to improve cybersecurity.
Trends
Based on our survey data, this insightful section reflects on the changing American consumer, trends in their embryonic stages, adoption of new trends, and their implications for society. Articles range from the legalization of marijuana to video streaming to work from home to automobile preferences.
Americans Want Energy Independence, Economic Impact Assessments Before Enactment Of New Energy Legislation, And Significant Role For America's Energy Producers In Biden’s "Build Back Better" Plan
In this article, Derrick Hollie, an expert on energy poverty issues, discusses the latest TIPP Poll findings on energy independence, economic impact assessment, and the role America's energy producers must play in President Biden's "Build Back Better Plan."
Republicans And Independents Are Unwilling To Vaccinate
The latest TIPP Poll shows that Republicans and Independents are hesitant to vaccinate.
Financial Stress Slightly Up In May
The TIPP Financial Stress Index edged up by 0.9 points in May. The index is below its three-month moving average for the sixth month in a row, indicating its commitment to improvement.
Americans Bullish On ‘Made In America’ Initiatives
Consumers prefer retailers that support American manufacturers and are willing to pay more for American products.
Trust In Traditional Media Sinks Precipitously In April
The monthly TIPP traditional media trust index plummeted sharply while the alternative media trust index edged down in April. This article shows who trusts the media and who lacks trust.
Do I believe in Global Warming? I'm glad you asked that question…
In response to reader inquiries regarding his previous columns, Robert Austin attempts to clarify his personal position on the issues.
Automotive Demand Index Strong As The Stimulus Kicks In
TechnoMetrica's Auto Demand Index shows good momentum and forecasts new car sales will be strong in the coming months.
COVID19 Pandemic Prodding Many Americans To Move
This article discusses pandemic-related migration, its significance, the reasons for relocations, and destinations.
Vax Resisters Share General Mistrust Of Vaccines, As Well As Safety And Efficacy Concerns
28% of Americans are “vax resisters” who don’t plan to get a COVID vaccine soon. This article explores reasons for the hesitancy. It also demonstrates the steady gain in acceptance for coronavirus vaccines in the population.
Recycling Plastic, It’s More Than A Challenge. It Is A Must!
Robert Austin discusses the challenges of recycling plastics as well as recent advances in plastic recycling. He also emphasizes how improving plastic recycling aligns with the "doing more with less" mindset on Buckminster Fuller's Spaceship Earth.
Substance Dependence Increases Amid Pandemic
Physical isolation and psychological stress due to the pandemic restrictions continue to spur substance dependence across the U.S.
President Trump's Social Media Platform Has A Good Chance of Success
This article discusses the desire of Americans to join former President Trump's new social media platform.
Stimulus Destinations
The article delves into how Americans intend to spend the stimulus funds and how American spending benefits the rest of the world. We also look at who plans to invest the stimulus funds.
Economic Confidence Is At Its Highest Level Since The Pandemic's Outbreak
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index, a leading measure of consumer confidence, rose for the fourth month in a row. The April reading of the index is the highest since the Pandemic's outbreak in March 2020.