Two-thirds say capitalism isn't working for the average American

Dec 3–8, 2025 · n = 1,000 · MoE ±3.2%Source report ↗

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?

Our current form of capitalism IS NOT working for the average American
65.7%
Our current form of capitalism IS working for the average American
34.3%

n = 1,000 · Dec 3–8, 2025 · MoE ±3.2%

ModeVerasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
PopulationUS adults age 18+
Field datesDec 3–8, 2025
Base (unweighted)1,000
Margin of error±3.2%
Moduletech_behavior
SponsorVerasight
Weight variableweight
Weighting targetsage, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

Sources

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    Which of the following opinions comes closest to your views?

    reports.verasight.io/r/verasight-human-v-synthetic

Cite this question

Verasight Human/LLM Comparison Survey #2025-172, fielded December 3-8, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.2%.