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July 31, 2020

5950 US adults surveyed

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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%
15%
11%
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

By:
12%
37%
25%
15%
11%

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