Hello, we are conducting a survey about the U.S. economy and would appreciate it if you would answer a few questions.

1.How would you rate the current condition of the US economy? Please use a one to five scale in answering with a five meaning it is very good and a one meaning that it is very bad.

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2.How would you rate the job Donald Trump is doing as president? Do you:

strongly approve

somewhat approve

somewhat disapprove

strongly disapprove

3.How do you think the economy will do under President Trump? Please use a one to five scale in answering with a five meaning it will get much better and a one meaning that it will get much worse.

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How much of a risk factor are each of the following in impeding economic growth? Please use a one to five scale in answering with a five meaning it is a very real risk and a one meaning that it is not much of a risk at all.

4.Rapid inflation

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5.A stock market crash

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6.A sharp recession

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7.Continuation of the current sluggish growth without much job creation

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8.Collapse of the dollar

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9.Trade wars with other countries

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10.The Federal Reserve Board increasing interest rates

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11.Inability of Congress and the President to work together

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Personal Investment Habits

12.Do you personally own any gold or silver as an investment?

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