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After months largely on virtual lockdown and with Depression-eraunemployment levels, it comes as no surprisethat many Americans share a grim view of the economy, with less than a quarter sayingeconomic conditions are excellent or good, while three-quartersterm them fair or poor.

Even so, it may be surprising that a Pew Research Center survey of Americans' viewson the economy and impact of the massive $2.2 trillion reliefpackage passed by Congress and signed by President Trump foundthat, despite across-the-board negative views of the nation'sfinancial health, there is optimism for a recovery — shaded bypolitical leanings — within a year.

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Greg Land

Greg Land covers topics including verdicts and settlements and insurance-related litigation for the Daily Report in Atlanta.