DiscoverThe MoneyAs America goes to the polls, the economy is doing well, but people aren't feeling it
As America goes to the polls, the economy is doing well, but people aren't feeling it

As America goes to the polls, the economy is doing well, but people aren't feeling it

Update: 2024-10-31
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One of the factors determining how people vote is the economy, and while America's is doing incredibly well right now, consumer confidence has slumped and most Americans are not feeling at all happy.  

Guests: 

  • Betsey Stevenson, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan
  • Robert Armstrong, US Financial commentator at the Financial Times
  • Christopher Rugaber, covers the US economy and Federal Reserve for Associated Press
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As America goes to the polls, the economy is doing well, but people aren't feeling it

As America goes to the polls, the economy is doing well, but people aren't feeling it

Australian Broadcasting Corporation