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July 31, 2020

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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 personally for an economic depression?

Conducted July 31, 2020

YouGov surveyed 5950 US adults

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37%
25%
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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 personally for an economic depression?

Conducted July 31, 2020

YouGov surveyed 5950 US adults

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12%
37%
25%
15%
11%

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