In economics, a depression is commonly defined as an extreme recession that lasts three or more years or which leads to a decline in real gross domestic product (GDP) of at least 10 percent in a given year. Regardless of whether or not you are expecting one, how prepared do you feel the US government is for an economic depression? | Daily Question

In economics, a depression is commonly defined as an extreme recession that lasts three or more years or which leads to a decline in real gross domestic product (GDP) of at least 10 percent in a given year. Regardless of whether or not you are expecting one, how prepared do you feel the US government is for an economic depression? Published on August 3, 2020 → Survey conducted on August 3, 2020 on 25469 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Very prepared

9%

Somewhat prepared

21%

Not very prepared

28%

Not prepared at all

33%

Don't know

10%

Very prepared

9%

Somewhat prepared

21%

Not very prepared

28%

Not prepared at all

33%

Don't know

10%