Where does the U.S. compare in meeting the challenges that exist in 2025? Participants will examine some 20 topics, including taxes, economy, environment, education, energy, health care, climate change, immigration, safety, prosperity, music, personal happiness, et al. The “Top 10” format provides a quick “snapshot” of the U.S. rank relative to other nations. The sources are international surveys by highly credible and impartial worldwide organizations.

Instructor: Doug Stowell is a consumer and political polling veteran in both U.S. and EU markets. His career includes market research director of the Xerox Corp., U.S. clients director for the U.K. firm NOP Ltd. in London, and senior polling executive at Wirthlin Worldwide in Washington, D.C. Doug launched Market Resource Associates in 2008 and conducts opinion research on global issues today. He is a member of the Furman University OLLI and conducts Zoom programs for more than 80 organizations worldwide.