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A new global survey has ranked India among the top three most optimistic nations, along with Singapore and Indonesia, based on the economic outlook of the people interviewed across various countries.
According to the Ipsos “What Worries the World” survey for June, upto 69% of Indian respondents think their nation is headed in the right way. This is a belief that is shared by 79% of Singaporeans and 70% of Indonesians. This is a far cry from the global norm, where only 38% of people have this optimistic view.
According to the report, urban Indians’ top concern is inflation (38%), closely followed by unemployment (35%). But there’s been a notable decrease in anxiety levels compared to the previous survey, with worry about inflation dropping by 3 per cent and unemployment by a significant 9 per cent.
Globally, the picture is far gloomier. Inflation (33 per cent) and crime and violence (30 per cent) emerged as the top concerns, followed by poverty and social inequality (29 per cent), unemployment (27 per cent), and financial and political corruption (25 per cent).
The survey was conducted between May 24, 2024 and June 7, 2024, through the Ipsos online panel system among 25,520 adults in 29 countries. The sample consists of approximately 1,000 individuals in several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, and Canada, while approximately 500 individuals were surveyed in India, Argentina, Chile, Indonesia, and Israel among others.
Ipsos India CEO Amit Adarkar discussed the positive prognosis for India while highlighting the government’s involvement in reducing the effects of global economic headwinds.
He listed the government’s efforts to rein in inflation and fuel prices, India’s rise to become the world’s fifth-largest economy, and its expanding influence at international fora like the G7 and BRICS as reasons why Indians have a positive outlook on the future.
Source:IANS
