The Ipsos Care-o-Meter asks Americans what they know about vs. what they care about, twice every month. From sports to political fights, the answers say as much about Americans as they do about the world at large. Here's the latest.
When was America greatest? A (shrinking) majority say it was greatest before the 1980s, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker. Just 9% think it’s at its greatest in the present day. More (12%) think it was never great.
Only 34% of parents have started back-to-school shopping heading into August, according to the Ipsos Consumer Tracker
Three in Four (76%) Global Respondents Optimistic 2014 Will Be a Better Year than 2013 While Only Half (53%) Expect Global Economy to Be Stronger On the Personal Side, A Strong Majority (77%) Expect to Make Personal Resolutions for 2014 While Half (53%) Admit 2013 Was a Bad Year for Them and Their Families
Two in Three (67%) Likely to Express Greetings Over Social Networks Like Facebook or Twitter
Citizens in 24 Countries Assess the Current State of their Country's Economy for a Total Global Perspective
From Decorating to Shopping, Green is the Holiday Color for Puget Sound Residents