News Summary: Survey finds confidence in jobs up
News Summary: Survey says Americans' confidence in job market gaining steadily since recession
POSITIVE SIGNS: The percentage of Americans who said it would be somewhat or very easy to find a job if they lost theirs rose to 54 percent last year from 2010's 46 percent — the lowest since 1983, according to the 2012 General Social Survey.
LESS FEAR: Just 11 percent of adults thought it was somewhat or very likely that they'd lose their job, down from a record-high 16 percent in 2010, matching the average for the survey, conducted roughly every two years since 1972.
ECONOMIC BENEFIT: Greater confidence among workers could encourage more consumer spending and boost economic growth.
