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.
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."
The latest TIPP Poll shows that Republicans and Independents are hesitant to vaccinate.
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.
Consumers prefer retailers that support American manufacturers and are willing to pay more for American products.
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.
In response to reader inquiries regarding his previous columns, Robert Austin attempts to clarify his personal position on the issues.
TechnoMetrica's Auto Demand Index shows good momentum and forecasts new car sales will be strong in the coming months.
This article discusses pandemic-related migration, its significance, the reasons for relocations, and destinations.
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.
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.
Physical isolation and psychological stress due to the pandemic restrictions continue to spur substance dependence across the U.S.
This article discusses the desire of Americans to join former President Trump's new social media platform.
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.
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.
Bob Austin illustrates doing more with less on Buckminster Fuller's spaceship earth with three real-life examples.
