According to recent data, the U.S. spends significantly more on healthcare than most countries, but this doesn’t mean the nation has better healthcare results. It is estimated that spending on healthcare in 2021 reached a whopping $4.3 trillion, averaging $12,900 per person. In comparison, other prosperous countries only spend about half this amount per person. […]
Lower-Income Americans Increasingly Turned to Online Grocery Shopping in Q1
Economic headwinds are forcing Americans to make tradeoffs in their purchasing behavior, trading down or deal-seeking in certain categories – like staples and apparel – in order to maintain higher spending levels on things they value the most, including travel and entertainment. This trend is evident among lower-income Americans more than others, particularly in the […]
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Fans of ‘The Mandalorian’
With the third season of “The Mandalorian” hitting the halfway point today, CivicScience asked Americans about their favorability toward the Star Wars universe’s space western. Close to 2-in-5 U.S. adults say they have watched the show. Among viewers, 60% are favorable, and just 13% are unfavorable. The remaining 28% sit in the middle at neutral (n=2,015). […]
Fast Fashion Is Still Trending in 2023 – Shein and Temu Are Retailers to Watch
In the U.S. alone, fashion is a multi-billion dollar industry. And so one thing is certain – even in times of economic uncertainty, Americans are going to consume fashion. But what kinds of fashion are consumers flocking to? And what does that mean for apparel retailers? In recent years, fast fashion retailers – those who […]
Cryptocurrency Continues to Lose Appeal Amid the Banking Crisis
The Silicon Valley Bank crisis appeared to rattle cryptocurrency investors more than non-investors. Immediately following reports of the bank’s collapse, CivicScience data showed that crypto investors reported less confidence in the security and health of their personal bank than non-investors. However, cryptocurrency investors historically exhibit lower levels of trust in banks than the general population. […]
A Growing Number of Americans Consider Medications for Springtime Allergy Relief
It may not feel like it for some in the country, but spring has officially sprung. With the later sunsets and blooming plant life comes a common nuisance for many Americans: spring allergies. Here’s a look at who suffers from spring allergies and the most popular treatment options. Two-thirds of U.S. adults deal with spring […]