As economists and business leaders debate whether the U.S. economy is on the verge of “liftoff,” or is stagnating, Americans’ changes in their spending patterns are similar to levels they reported in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Importantly, though, the percentage who say they are spending less, 39%, remains well below where it was during the economic downturn. CONT.
Andrew Dugan, Gallup