Two-thirds say capitalism isn't working for the average American
Core finding
The verdict on American capitalism tilts negative: 66% of Americans say the current form of capitalism is not working for the average American, according to a December 2025 Verasight survey of 1,000 U.S. adults.
The remaining third (34%) say it is working.
Topline distribution
Two-thirds say capitalism isn't working for the average American.
Which of the following opinions comes closest to your views?
n = 1,000 · Dec 3–8, 2025 · MoE ±3.2%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | Dec 3–8, 2025 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.2% |
| Module | tech_behavior |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- reports.verasight.io/r/verasight-human-v-synthetic
Which of the following opinions comes closest to your views?
Cite this question
Verasight Human/LLM Comparison Survey #2025-172, fielded December 3-8, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.2%.