Wed, 19 Nov 2014
People have less confidence in the Manx economy this year.
That's according to an Island Analysis survey which surveyed more than 500 residents on the Island's short-term economic prospects.
Omnibus Surveys conducted in Jersey and Guernsey show a similar pattern - but are perceived to fair worse as a result of both hedging their bets too heavily on financial services.
Chris Brock is the chief executive of the Guernsey-based research gathering organisation - he explains the findings:
Chris Brock