Test the Nation's Economic Pulse With our Polls

By TIME.com Monday, Mar. 19, 2001

    • 1. Do you think we will enter a recession in the next six months?

    Yes

    No

    Not sure

    2. Are you beginning to watch your spending and cut back on extras in a way that you would not have considered at the start of 2000?

    Yes

    No

    Not sure

    3. Do you fear that you will lose your job in the next six months?

    Yes

    No

    Not sure

    4. Would you invest in the stock market now?

    Yes

    No

    Not sure

    5. Do you believe a Bush tax cut will help or hurt the U.S. economy?

    Help

    Hurt

    Not sure



    ** Read more about the future of the U.S. economy in this week's cover story by Daniel Kadlec.

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    NOTE: This is an unscientific, informal survey for the interest and enjoyment of TIME.com users, and may not be indicative of popular opinion.