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Consumer Sentiment in the Time of COVID-19 (March 2020)
Jennifer L. Douglas; Norah Denley 4/7/2020
Summary
On March 25 and 26, 3,000 Americans shared their concerns about COVID-19 and the U.S. economy.
- What are their specific concerns, both personal and societal?
- What is their opinion of the U.S. economy today?
- How likely is a recession?
- What impact would a recession have on their finances, including insurance and investment activities?
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Jennifer L. Douglas
Jennifer leads LIMRA's consumer data strategy efforts, focused on integrating research and emerging technologies to generate deeper consumer insights. She also oversees the quarterly U.S. Consumer Sentiment study, LIMRA's tracking of consumer views on the economy and the financial services industry, and supports research initiatives across the organization. Throughout her career at LIMRA, Douglas has held roles in product research, strategic research, and research quality, bringing a broad perspective to her work.
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