Economy Booming on Paper, But Everyday Americans Aren't Feeling It
- Hard data shows a strong economic recovery, but soft survey data shows high pessimism
- Frontline workers benefited from a turbocharged job market that boosted GDP
- Households report massive pessimism more fitting of disaster than the current economy
- There is a disconnect between hard and soft economic data
- The economy may be helping some groups more than others, explaining the differing views
