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60% of respondents believe
the economy will grow
more than 2% over the
next 12 months, compared
to 39% a year ago
What are the
top obstacles
to U.S. growth?
37% say
headcount
rose in the
past year;
43%
predict an
increase
in the year
to come
2014 report on America’s economic engine
In March 2014, we polled 509 executives at U.S. mid-sized companies about the current economic environment.
60%
39%
2013
2014
of companies surveyed
generate some revenue
from global markets
Top business strategies for the next year
2/3
63%
rising health care
costs
55%
government budget
challenges
45%
high tax rates
45%
lack of consumer
confidence
Growing organically
within existing markets
Raising new capital
Reducing costs /
improving margins 24%12%10%
Key growth
markets