Looking to the Future, Public Sees an America in Decline on Many Fronts
This report examines American perspectives on the future, revealing widespread pessimism about various aspects of life in the United States by 2050, including economic decline, political division, and technological impacts on the workforce.
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | Pew Research Center |
| Publication date: | March 21, 2019 |
| Authors: | Jessica Pumphrey, Juliana Horowitz, Kim Parker, Rich Morin |
| Time horizon: | 2050 |
| Geographic focus: | United States |
| Page count: | 58 |
Methods
The research utilized a survey method, gathering data from the American Trends Panel, which is managed by Ipsos and consists of a nationally representative panel of randomly selected U.S. adults who participate via self-administered web surveys.
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Key Insights
The research presents a comprehensive analysis of American attitudes towards the future, focusing on economic, political, demographic, and technological changes expected by 2050. It highlights concerns about national debt, income inequality, job security, and the role of automation, while also touching on hopes for advancements in science and technology.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2019 publication year | 2050 time horizon | 2050s time horizon | English publication language | United States geographic scope | demographic changes | demographics | economic decline | income inequality | job security | national debt | political division | politics | population | science and technology | technological impact | united states geographic scope | work | workforce automation