Research
April 9, 2020
YouGov Affluent Perspective: 2020 Global Study. Image courtesy of YouGov
By Dianna Dilworth
Half of affluent consumers think a recession in the United States has already begun, yet 88 percent feel confident they can endure the downturn.
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