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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Lauren Aratani in New York

Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession – and most blame Biden

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The poll underscored people’s complicated emotions around inflation. Illustration: Marcus Peabody/Guardian Design

Nearly three in five Americans wrongly believe the US is in an economic recession, and the majority blame the Biden administration, according to a Harris poll conducted exclusively for the Guardian. The survey found persistent pessimism about the economy as election day draws closer.

The poll highlighted many misconceptions people have about the economy, including:

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