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But our analysis of polling data shows an uneven recovery in how people feel
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The World Happiness Report shows it diverging from the rest of the world

Youth used to be cheerful. No more

Gloomy expectations are starting to matter more than the data

Rich and poor consumers are seeing their spending patterns converge

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Unemployment rates in rich countries are becoming topsy-turvy