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Virus Concerns Outpace Economic Worries

Asked to assess trade-offs between stemming the spread of coronavirus and helping the economy, more Americans prioritize keeping restrictions in place.

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Economic Outlook Varies Across Party Lines

The June 2020 AP-NORC Poll finds some improvement in the public’s economic outlook, driven largely by Republicans who are significantly more optimistic than Democrats.

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COVID Impact Survey

Funded by the Data Foundation and conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, this series of surveys tracks the impact of COVID-19 on the health, finances, and social lives of Americans.

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Economic Attitudes as the Country Starts to Reopen

Seventy percent say the economy is in poor shape and many are feeling financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the May 2020 AP-NORC Poll. And when restrictions lift, few plan to engage in activities that draw a crowd.