Emerging nations more upbeat on 2011 than G7: survey

London, 22 Dec – (ANA) - Power and prosperity are shifting to the east and to emerging economic nations, a new global poll says.

The survey of economic prospects for 2011 suggests the biggest number of optimists live in countries like China, Brazil and India.

The survey, conducted by leading pollsters associated with Gallup International, suggests the most downhearted country is the UK.

The survey questioned 64,000 people in 53 countries.

It measures levels of optimism about personal well-being and the state of the economy in the coming 12 months.

Globally, opinion is evenly divided about whether 2011 will be a year of prosperity, with 30% saying Yes and 28% No, while 42% believe it will be unchanged. (ANA)

FA/ANA/22 December 2010