National economic indicators paint a picture of a steadily improving economy, yet Americans continue to disagree over whether the economy is improving or worsening. Here, we explain why opinions may differ so strongly, even after accounting for partisan biases.

The outcome of the Brexit referendum has sparked a wave of comments to understand who the Leave voters are. The evidence so far indicates that those who decided to leave the EU tend to be older, less educated and poorer than those who decided to remain in the EU. However, ...