Given the ever-changing dynamics of the pandemic and its impact on the economy, we find that the public’s perceptions of financial threats are also changing. We conducted and analyzed two waves of survey responses to compare the financial impact of Covid-19. While the overall threat of COVID declined across this period, concern about inflation increased as its national rate did. These concerns were greatest among the youngest members of the population.
This data brief is the latest in a series of reports intended to share public opinion results to inform researchers and decision makers with information about attitudes in the United States related to different aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Suggested Citation: Singh, L., Budak, C., Traugott, M., Vanarsdall, R., & Wang, Y. (2022). Perceived COVID-19 Financial Threat Declining. MOSAIC Data Brief: October 2022. Measuring Online Social Attitudes and Information Collaborative.
PDF Link: https://mosaic.mdi.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/EconomyOct22ComparisonBrief_Final.pdf
