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What executives think about the economy: 2004 to now

This continually updated interactive tracks how executives around the world have viewed economic conditions and the economic prospects of their companies, and how those views have differed over time and across industries, regions, and types of company.

Every quarter since early 2004, McKinsey has asked executives from around the world about their expectations for both national economies and companies. Since September 2008, as these topics have grown in urgency, we’ve asked about them more frequently and have added additional questions, including some on customer demand, company profits and funding, and when executives expect to see an economic upturn.

This interactive feature will allow you to explore how different regions, industries, and types of companies were affected by the economic crisis and what executives expect to see now.

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