The drop in consumer confidence indexes tells a nuanced story – Let’s not overreact to it
As many question if a recession is on the way, Kenan-Flagler professor Camelia Kuhnen explains whether Americans are prone to economic gloominess.

UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School professor Camelia Kuhnen is an expert in corporate finance, behavioral finance and neuroeconomics, the application of neuroscience tools and methods to economic research.
As many question whether a recession is on the way, she answers some questions about how the most notable consumer confidence surveys differ and whether Americans are prone to economic gloominess.