Iraqis and Afghans are the among most optimistic people 
    in the world when it comes to their economic future, a 
    new survey for the BBC suggests. . . .

    In Afghanistan, 70% say their own circumstances are 
    improving, and 57% believe that the country overall is on 
    the way up. 

    In Iraq, 65% believe their personal life is getting 
    better, and 56% are upbeat about the country's economy.