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American Opportunity Survey

The McKinsey American Opportunity Survey spotlights Americans’ views on economic opportunity, the obstacles they face, and the path ahead to create more sustainable and inclusive growth in the US
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Inflation-weary Americans are increasingly pessimistic about the economy

– High prices and low expectations: The job market still may be strong, but lingering economic conditions are taking a toll on the outlook of American households.
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How does Gen Z see its place in the working world? With trepidation
– Americans 18 to 24 years old report high rates of mental-health challenges, impediments to effective work, and worries about the... future, our latest American Opportunity Survey shows.
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Freelance, side hustles, and gigs: Many more Americans have become independent workers
– Independent work is booming, the American Opportunity Survey shows. For these workers and society, the upsides and drawbacks are... all part of the gig.
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The strong job market isn’t benefiting all Americans
– Many respondents to McKinsey’s American Opportunity Survey say limited opportunities and a lack of skills are keeping them... on the sidelines of the tightest labor market in 50 years.
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Americans are embracing flexible work—and they want more of it
– The American Opportunity Survey illuminates how many people are offered the option to work from home, who works flexibly, and... how they feel about it.
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For many Americans, economic opportunity seems increasingly out of reach
– Low unemployment doesn’t seem to dispel the gloom about inflation, the McKinsey American Opportunity Survey shows.
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America 2022 in charts: An economic opportunity snapshot
– The latest American Opportunity Survey takes a pulse check of economic opportunity in America and highlights the barriers that... must be overcome to ensure sustainable, inclusive economic growth for everyone.
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Unequal America: Ten insights on the state of economic opportunity
– The inaugural McKinsey American Opportunity Survey spotlights Americans’ views on economic opportunity, the obstacles they... face, and the path ahead to create a more inclusive economy.

What barriers prevent economic inclusion?

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