This survey shows the concern of Americans about the impact of selected global issues on the economy 2012. 73 percent of the Americans fear the impact of the amount of the U.S. debt held by other countries most. The euro crisis is feared least. Only 44 percent of the respondents are very concerned.
How concerned are you about the impact of these political issues on the U.S. economy?*
Characteristic
Very concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not too concerned
Not at all concerned
The amount of U.S. debt held by other countries
73%
19%
6%
2%
The political situation in Iran
57%
29%
9%
3%
Trade relations with China
51%
35%
11%
3%
The financial situation in Europe
44%
41%
11%
3%
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Gallup. (March 9, 2012). How concerned are you about the impact of these political issues on the U.S. economy?* [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 28, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/220330/fear-of-americans-about-the-impact-of-selected-global-issues-on-the-economy/
Gallup. "How concerned are you about the impact of these political issues on the U.S. economy?*." Chart. March 9, 2012. Statista. Accessed April 28, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/220330/fear-of-americans-about-the-impact-of-selected-global-issues-on-the-economy/
Gallup. (2012). How concerned are you about the impact of these political issues on the U.S. economy?*. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: April 28, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/220330/fear-of-americans-about-the-impact-of-selected-global-issues-on-the-economy/
Gallup. "How Concerned Are You about The Impact of These Political Issues on The U.S. Economy?*." Statista, Statista Inc., 9 Mar 2012, https://www.statista.com/statistics/220330/fear-of-americans-about-the-impact-of-selected-global-issues-on-the-economy/
Gallup, How concerned are you about the impact of these political issues on the U.S. economy?* Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/220330/fear-of-americans-about-the-impact-of-selected-global-issues-on-the-economy/ (last visited April 28, 2025)
How concerned are you about the impact of these political issues on the U.S. economy?* [Graph], Gallup, March 9, 2012. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/220330/fear-of-americans-about-the-impact-of-selected-global-issues-on-the-economy/
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