Americans Bullish On ‘Made In America’ Initiatives
Consumers prefer retailers that support American manufacturers and are willing to pay more for American products.
Economy
TIPP Poll data on Americans' perception of the economy is the foundation for this section. Topics covered include U.S. consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, job market, economic growth, recession, financial stress, economic outlook, personal financial outlook, federal economic policies. We also cover trade, taxes, and debt. Our TIPP economic optimism index, financial stress index, job sensitivity metrics, and other polling on current economic issues drive the discussions.
Americans Support Raising Capital Gains And Corporate Taxes But Oppose Raising The Estate Tax
The article presents findings from an IBD/TIPP Poll on three tax proposals. Sixty-five percent favor a higher capital gains tax rate, and another 54% favor increasing the corporate tax rate to 28%. However, 50% oppose increasing estate taxes.
COVID19 Pandemic Prodding Many Americans To Move
This article discusses pandemic-related migration, its significance, the reasons for relocations, and destinations.
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.
Every Day Of Our Lives We Spend On The Planet Earth, But When Was The Last Time You Thought About It?
In this fascinating, fast-paced story, Robert Austin questions the premises underlying the dramatic decisions we face and the consequences of faulty assumptions while advocating Buckminster Fuller's do more with less mindset. He concludes by discussing the potential of Hydrogen.
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.
Vaccine Acceptance Has Increased Significantly, But Widespread Resistance Persists
In this article, we examine the topic of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance using data from two TIPP Polls, one conducted in early December and the other in late February. We show that despite significant increases across the board, widespread resistance remains.
Financial Stress Roils Americans As Seeds Of Optimism Sprout
Financially, Americans are going through a rough period. It is natural to be vulnerable to financial pressures after the past twelve months, i.e., since the beginning of the pandemic and the resulting significant job losses.
Automotive Demand Index Bullish
TechnoMetrica’s Auto Demand Index continues to be strong. As the COVID situation improves, it is reasonable to expect a significant increase in demand. City dwellers are driving the need for compact and smaller vehicles, which is a COVID phenomenon.
American Mindsets On Economic Stimulus
Based on our survey data about economic stimulus, we use factor analysis to identify two American mindsets: assistance mindset and incentive mindset. We show which strategies the segments favor.
The Triple Whammy Of The Pandemic: Job Concerns, Financial Stress, and Mental Health Toll All At Once
Almost three-fifths of Americans (59%) believe the pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental health.
Consumer Confidence Highest Since Pandemic Outbreak
The IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism Index posts its highest reading since the start of the pandemic.
Pre and Post Pandemic Financial Stress Changes Highest Among Republicans And Conservatives
We compare financial stress levels before and after the start of the pandemic.