The effects of Consumption in Aggregate Demand of the Economy.
In recent years, consumption spending by households has accounted for about 70% of the total spending (aggregate demand) in the U.S. economy. There are 5 determinants that might shift the consumption schedule of the economy, household wealth; household expectations; the real rate of interest; household debt; and taxes. Explain how do you believe they are affecting the consumption schedule of the U.S. economy today (2009)?