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Do Americans feel prepared to cope with an economic depression?

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In economics, a depression is commonly defined as an extreme recession that lasts three or more years or which leads to a decline in real gross domestic product (GDP) of at least 10 percent in a given year. Regardless of whether or not you are expecting one, how prepared do you feel the US government is for an economic depression?

In economics, a depression is commonly defined as an extreme recession that lasts three or more years or which leads to a decline in real gross domestic product (GDP) of at least 10 percent in a given year. Regardless of whether or not you are expecting one, how prepared do you feel personally for an economic depression?

Michigan is considering a plan which would provide a one-time payment of $500 to teachers as hazard pay, if schools reopen in the fall. Thinking of schools and teachers in your community, which of the following comes closest to your view?