---
"title": "It’s Still the Economy\u0085 Mr. Clinton"
"description": "Report Summary Despite an upsurge in consumer confidence, the attention of the American public continues to be focused on the economy. Nearly two out of three Americans (62%) believes that the economy is still either in a recession, or in a depression, while only 34% of the public thinks that an economic recovery has begun."
"date": "1993-01-13"
"authors":
  -
    "name": "Pew Research Center"
"url": "https://alpha.pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/politics/1993/01/13/its-still-the-economy-mr-clinton/"
"categories":
  - "Bill Clinton"
  - "Economic Conditions"
  - "Media Industry"
  - "News Coverage"
---

# It’s Still the Economy Mr. Clinton

## Report Summary

Despite an upsurge in consumer confidence, the attention of the American public continues to be focused on the economy. Nearly two out of three Americans (62%) believes that the economy is still either in a recession, or in a depression, while only 34% of the public thinks that an economic recovery has begun.