Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

First Globals™ are the most optimistic of all generations regarding the economic future of the U.S. When asked which scenario is more likely, the country having continuous good times during the next five years or the country having periods of widespread unemployment or depression, 26.9% of First Globals™ believed “good times” was the most likely scenario. In contrast, only 17.6% of those 30-49, 13.4% of those 50-64, and 11.9% of those over 65 felt the same way. However, First Globals™ (along with other generations) were still more likely to believe that unemployment and depression were more likely than good times, with 34.9% of First Globals™ saying that “bad times” were the most likely situation for the next five years.

Do you think it is significant that First Globals™ are more optimistic than other generations, even if more of them are pessimistic than optimistic? Are First Globals™ naïve in their optimism, or do they see themselves as helping propel the country forward? Do you think it is more likely that we see continuous good times or unemployment and depression in the next five years?