Posted 3/13/2024, 11:26:00 AM
Vibecession Reflects Converging Economic Pessimism Between Genders As Pandemic Supports Decline
- The "vibecession" reflects men feeling as pessimistic about the economy as women historically have been
- Women have faced systemic barriers and burdens that contribute to economic pessimism
- Policies like the child tax credit improved women's economic outlook more than men's
- As pandemic supports dissolved, the gender gap in sentiment grew again
- We must keep women's economic experiences central in policy conversations
