US Losing Ground to China in Perceived Economic Strength
by Peter Graham on Jul 18, 2013 | Views: 92 | Score: 0
US | China | |
---|---|---|
2008 | 47 | 20 |
2013 | 41 | 34 |
Who is the world's leading economic superpower? (%)
Sources:
pewglobal.org
US | China | |
---|---|---|
2008 | 47 | 20 |
2013 | 41 | 34 |
Popular perception of US economic strength has taken a hit since the global financial crisis, though holds on to a thin lead. Those considering China the economic leader of the world jumped by 14% points, bringing the gap between the US and the Asian powerhouse from 27% points in 2008 to 7% points in 2013.