New York Times - Economix: Dimming Optimism for Today's Youth
Unfortunately, this data set only goes back to 1983. I'm quite sure that if you asked this question in the 1979-1981 era, you would see similar low numbers. In fact, I'm pretty sure I remember such survey data being reported by other groups at that time.
I think the response to this question is more reflective of a mood than an indicator of what the future will be. I have virtually no doubt that youth will live better than their parents over the course of their respective lives. I'm doubtful they will live happier lives. (See yesterday's post.)
Dimming Optimism for Today’s Youth
Posted by: bestmishu | May 03, 2011 at 09:13 PM