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April 9, 2012

Emerging Economies Struggle to Improve Standard of Living

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Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa are all experiencing economic growth, but Gallup surveys show majorities in just three of the emerging-market economies -- Brazil, China, and India -- are satisfied with their standard of living. Only in China have perceptions improved since 2009. Further, only in Brazil and China do majorities believe their standard of living is getting better.

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TAGGED: China, Russia, India, Brazil, South Africa, Polls, BRICS

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