This graph shows responses to a survey question in the United States in 2011 asking young people if they had delayed a decision in their life due to the economic situation and it's impact on them. 47 percent of 25 to 34 year olds said that they had delayed purchasing a home due to the economic situation.
Have you delayed any of the following important decisions because of the economy and its impact on you?
Characteristic
Delayed getting married
Delayed moving out from family and living on your own
Original question: Here are some things other people in your generation have said they have delayed because of the current economy. Please tell me if you have delayed that decision because of the economy and its impact on you.
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Demos. (November 2, 2011). Have you delayed any of the following important decisions because of the economy and its impact on you? [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/232195/impact-of-economy-on-major-life-decisions-for-young-americans/
Demos. "Have you delayed any of the following important decisions because of the economy and its impact on you?." Chart. November 2, 2011. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/232195/impact-of-economy-on-major-life-decisions-for-young-americans/
Demos. (2011). Have you delayed any of the following important decisions because of the economy and its impact on you?. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/232195/impact-of-economy-on-major-life-decisions-for-young-americans/
Demos. "Have You Delayed Any of The following Important Decisions Because of The Economy and Its Impact on You?." Statista, Statista Inc., 2 Nov 2011, https://www.statista.com/statistics/232195/impact-of-economy-on-major-life-decisions-for-young-americans/
Demos, Have you delayed any of the following important decisions because of the economy and its impact on you? Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/232195/impact-of-economy-on-major-life-decisions-for-young-americans/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Have you delayed any of the following important decisions because of the economy and its impact on you? [Graph], Demos, November 2, 2011. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/232195/impact-of-economy-on-major-life-decisions-for-young-americans/
