Economic Conditions

For Public, Tough Year Ends on a Down Note

Little Progress Seen on Major Domestic Issues

Section 2: National Economy, Personal Finances, Real Estate

Doubts About Obama’s Economic Policies Rise

Pessimistic Public Doubts Effectiveness of Stimulus, TARP

Republicans Draw Even With Democrats on Most Issues

Pessimistic Public Doubts Effectiveness of Stimulus, TARP

Republicans Draw Even With Democrats on Most Issues

Section 2: The National Economy and Economic Policies

Distrust, Discontent, Anger and Partisan Rancor

The People and Their Government

Section 1: Trust in Government 1958-2010

Gloomy Americans Bash Congress, Are Divided on Obama

Health Care Reform - Can't Live With It, or Without It

Gloomy Americans Bash Congress, Are Divided on Obama

Health Care Reform - Can't Live With It, or Without It

Section 4: National Economy and Personal Finances

Mixed Views of Obama at Year’s End

Unabated Economic Gloom, Divides on Afghanistan and Health Care

A Year Out, Widespread Anti-Incumbent Sentiment

Obama's Afghanistan Rating Declines

Mixed Views of Economic Policies and Health Care Reform Persist

Support for Health Care Principles, Opposition to Package

Section 4: Economic Perceptions

More See White House and GOP Leaders at Odds

Democratic Favorable Ratings Slide

Public Praises Science; Scientists Fault Public, Media

Scientific Achievements Less Prominent Than a Decade Ago

Section 6: Scientists and Their Careers

Public More Optimistic About the Economy, But Still Reluctant to Spend

Public Knows Basic Facts About Financial Crisis

More Know Unemployment Rate than Dow Average

Obama's Approval Rating Slips Amid Division Over Economic Proposals

GOP Congressional Leaders' Ratings Hit New Low - 28%

Section 4: Economic Outlook

As Jobs Crisis Spreads, Worries Climb the Economic Ladder

More Workers Anticipate Pay Cuts, Layoffs

Section 4: Views of the National Economy

Bush and Public Opinion

Reviewing the Bush Years and the Public's Final Verdict

Part 1: Divided Nation

Psychology of Bad Times Fueling Consumer Cutbacks

Job Worries Mount, 73% Spending Less on Holidays

Psychology of Bad Times Fueling Consumer Cutbacks

Job Worries Mount, 73% Spending Less on Holidays

Section 1: The National Economy

Psychology of Bad Times Fueling Consumer Cutbacks

Job Worries Mount, 73% Spending Less on Holidays

Section 2: Personal Finances and Economic Concerns