People in the US: what is your personal ‘recession indicator’?
We’d like to hear about whether you feel like the US is in a recession and what you think signals such a downturn
TL;DR
- Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the US is experiencing a recession, according to a Harris Poll.
- The technical definition of a recession (two consecutive quarters of negative economic growth) is not currently met in the US.
- Americans are experiencing high prices and a stagnant job market, contributing to the feeling of an economic downturn.
- The Guardian is soliciting personal accounts from Americans about their 'recession indicators' in everyday life.
- Responses can be submitted anonymously through an encrypted form, with assurances of data security and purpose limitation.