MTSU survey shows rising gap in economic optimism between businesses and consumers

MTSU survey shows rising gap in economic optimism between businesses and consumers

In an ideal world, both businesses and consumers are happy about the economy and their potential growth.   But a recent survey from Middle Tennessee State University found that businesses are more optimistic about the economy than consumers, and both parties are cautious about the future. Those are some of the findings in MTSU’s latest Tennessee Consumer Outlook Index.  Dr. Michael Peasely, marketing professor and director of the consumer resear…