By all accounts, the economy is empirically doing well. Inflation is down. GDP is up from a rate of 4.2% to 5.2% in the third quarter, and unemployment is at a consistent low. Yet, a recent report from the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey suggests that most Americans believe the economy is in a worse state than it was during the worst part of the pandemic. But how can this be? Forbes contributor and award-winning marketer Dr. Marcus Collins joins "Forbes Newsroom" to explain.Stay ConnectedForbes newsletters: https://newsletters.editorial.forbes.comForbes on Facebook: http://fb.com/forbesForbes Video on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/forbesForbes Video on Instagram: http://instagram.com/forbesMore From Forbes: http://forbes.comForbes covers the intersection of entrepreneurship, wealth, technology, business and lifestyle with a focus on people and success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.