November 21, 2009

Released: January 29, 2009

The American Dream Is Still Strong

It's dipped but marches on, despite the recession.

It takes a lot to blunt the optimism of the American people, and this recession has certainly put a dent on our outlook. However, when we measure how people feel about their long-term goals in life, it is remarkable how optimistic they remain.

At Zogby International, one unique way we measure those attitudes is by asking whether people believe they and their families can achieve the American Dream. In December, I wrote about the growing number of people who see the American Dream as a measure of spiritual, rather than material, achievement. Given the hard economic times, let's look more closely at its financial dimensions.

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(1/29/2009)

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