Assuming the Gov't statistics are accurate, and nothing in the article or survey indicates otherwise, you're asking why nearly half of small business owners bel

Assuming the Gov't statistics are accurate, and nothing in the article or survey indicates otherwise, you're asking why nearly half of small business owners believe the economy is worse? There could be any number of reasons: - Because nearly half of small business owners are stupid - Because nearly half of small business owners are doing worse - Because nearly half of small business owners lack enough knowledge to accurately assess the state of the economy - Because nearly half of small business owners watch too much -insert cable news channel here- - etc. All of these things are perceptions. If the statistics indicate positive growth, it is up to the individual to learn the facts regarding the economy and adjust their perception accordingly. My statement was correct and the sentiment of the headline was incorrect in portraying that there is a problem in the US economy compared to 1 year ago. The headline was correct in portraying the perception of nearly half of small business owners, and therefore misleading by failing to portray the majority of small business owners who do not hold the misperception that the economy is worse.