Spending Trends
(from Time Magazine, August 2011)
Rate of spending growth:
2003-2007 14%
2007-2011 3%
Since 2007, Consumers in the U.S. are spending more on:
Higher Education +6%
Bicycles +9%
Movie Theaters +12%
Watches +13%
Used Autos +4%
Sewing Items +1%
Hospital Services +11%
Cell Phone Services +31%
Lotteries +16%
Physician Services +7%
Alcohol +5%
Foreign Travel in the U.S. +17%
And less on:
Veterinary and Pet Services -6%
Clothing Repair and Alteration -19%
Postal and Delivery Services -28%
Dental Services -4%
New Autos -12%
Casino Gambling -11%
Nursery Schools -5%
Pleasure Boats -12%
Tobacco -16%
Jewelry -7%
Museums and Libraries -9%
Foreign Travel by U.S. Residents -4%
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