2014: Anticipation for a New Year

On the heels of 2013, global respondents in 23 countries appear to be setting their sights to a brighter future in the coming year. A strong majority (76%) indicate they are optimistic that 2014 will be a better year for them than 2013, up three points from last year. Only half (53%) expect the global economy to be stronger in 2014 than 2013, though this figure reflects a four-point improvement on the global aggregate level from last year.

From a personal point of view, global citizens share that a strong majority of them (77%) have plans for specific New Year's resolutions for 2014, down three points from last year. About half (53%) admit 2013 was a bad year for them and their families, up one point.

The findings reflect a new poll of 18,153 online respondents conducted as Ipsos' Holiday Poll about technology and innovation. The results are being released as part of a free webinar on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 1:30pm EST.

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