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' Happiness Endures Despite Challenges: TIPP Happiness Index
Contrary to the World Happiness Report, our tracking shows that Americans’ happiness improved from 2022 to 2023.
Carville's "It's the Economy, Stupid!" Haunts The Biden Campaign
Biden's boasts of the 'best economy in the world' fall on deaf ears, as Americans face the stark truth with every trip to the grocery store or gas pump.
