The United States economy emerged from recession in June 2009 and has been growing for nearly five years. Yet this week, an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll of American adults found that 57 percent still think the economy is in recession.
via People Think We’re in a Recession. Don’t Blame Them. – NYTimes.com.

Amen to that, BeeKaaay…
“Two trends are responsible. The labor market is still slack, meaning millions who would like to work can’t, and those who do work have limited ability to demand higher wages.”
^^^^ This.
What’s the cause of these? Government policies.
When the politicians stop doing their “cronies first” mentality and actually represent the people on these issues, this may change.