The Announcement Effect refers to the impact of policy announcements on economic activity, often leading to changes in behavior before the policy is actually implemented.
The Consumer Expenditure Survey provides detailed information on the expenditures, incomes, and characteristics of U.S. consumers. It includes two key components: the Quarterly Interview Survey and the Diary Survey, collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics through the U.S. Census Bureau.
Consumer Spending refers to the total expenditure by households on goods and services. This crucial economic measure indicates the economic health and consumer confidence in an economy.
Comprehensive coverage of expenditure, including types, historical context, key events, mathematical models, and its importance in various sectors.
Understanding Propensity to Consume: Its Types, Influencing Factors, and Economic Importance
Retail Sales represent the total amount spent by consumers at retail outlets, excluding expenditures such as rent, mortgage interest, public utility charges, and insurance. It is a critical indicator of consumer demand and economic health.
A barometer is a selective compilation of economic and market data designed to represent larger trends. This entry covers its use in economic forecasting, types, prominent examples, and applications.
Dissaving occurs when consumer goods spending exceeds disposable income, often financed through accumulated savings or loans.
A comprehensive overview of mature economies where population growth is stabilized or declining and economic growth is moderate, focusing on characteristics, examples, and implications.
A comprehensive guide to Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) as measured by the Bureau of Economic Analysis, detailing its significance, components, and implications for the U.S. economy.
A detailed exploration of monthly data tracking U.S. sales, changes from previous periods, and sector-specific performance in retail trade and food services.
The Wealth Effect describes an increase in consumer spending that occurs as a result of an increase in perceived or actual wealth, often associated with rising asset prices such as real estate or stocks.
A comprehensive guide to Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), explaining what it is, how it is measured, and its significance in economic analysis.
