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- The media has been more negative about the economy than the underlying data would suggest, a new study found.
- The tone of economy stories since 2018 doesn't match variables such as GDP, inflation, and unemployment.
- This may have fueled a disconnect between how the economy performs and how people think it's performing.
It's true, blame us — partly.
The economy is doing well by most measures, but many Americans don't think so.
For many, the cumulative impact of inflation, high-profile job cuts, the views of leading politicians on the economy, and gloominess among friends could be the culprit.
The media may also be to blame.