Consumer Spending
Consumer spending is the total value of goods and services purchased by individuals and households over a specific time period. U.S. consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the nation’s GDP.
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Consumer spending is the total value of goods and services purchased by individuals and households over a specific time period. U.S. consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of the nation’s GDP.