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The US isn't in a recession; a majority of Americans in aHarris poll for the Guardian said there is one. Media coverage is one possible explanation for why Americans feel [...]

The results of a public opinion poll into the level of confidence in the economy felt by consumers are presented. The public rating of the economy fell to 40% in May 2001 compared with 67% in January 2001.

A national survey of 1,000 adult Canadians was conducted between Nov 19 and 26, 1992, to determine their assessment of Canada's general prospects for 1993. 53% of Canadians were optimistic that 1993 would be a better year than 1992. On the prospects of the economy, 50% of the respondents believe thiings will be much the same while 53% said that unemployment will most likely increase in 1993. The results of surveys in 47 countries concerning their economic, industrial and world peace prospects for 1993 are summarized.

A Gallup survey performed Nov 14-19, 2001, found that 33% of Canadians would describe the nation's economy as excellent or good, while 63% of Canadians would describe it as fair or poor. Economic optimism is highest in Quebec at 41%, followed by the Prairies at 33%, Ontario at 32%, British Columbia at 20% and the Atlantic regions at 19%.

After some rocky recession years and a sluggish recovery, Americans may be approaching new heights of economic optimism. The American Demographics Index of Well-Being climbed to a new high-water mark […]

A Gallup survey performed Dec 4-9, 2001, found that 65% of Canadians believe the nation's economy has declined over the last three months, but 48% believe that it will stay the same for the next half year, compared to 29% who feel it will worsen and 22% who feel it will improve.

With the movement of money towards investment and housing start-ups, the floor covering industry is looking for financial gains in '84. People with inside information on the carpet market are surveyed for the new fiscal outlook.

A Gallup poll taken on Jan 10-17, 1994, found that 45% of Canadians felt that unemployment was the most serious issue facing their nation. When the same question was asked in Sep 1992 only 25% cited unemployment as their main concern. The economy in general was named by 17% of those polled, down from 37% the previous Sep. Government deficit and debt was cited as Canada's most important problem by 21% of those polled. Regional variations are discussed.

Kyivstar and VimpelCom will be merging as announced by Telenor and Alfa Group, who jointly control the two telecommunications companies. The departing head of Russia's state statistical agency, meanwhile has commented on the economics ministry's influence on official state data, resulting in doubts over the integrity of the country's economic figure. The Russian government's plans for privatization on 2010 are discussed.

Let's be cynical for a moment. Suppose some guy comes up to you in the street and asks if you plan to buy a refrigerator this year. What would you [...]