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> What do you mean by "delay in consumer spending" ? Oh, you mean like in the US when people buy everything at credit so that they don't have to wait, and have
by bildung 12y ago
> What do you mean by "delay in consumer spending" ? Oh, you mean like in the US when people buy everything at credit so that they don't have to wait, and have zero savings and huge debts as they go ? Is that the model you recommend ?
In the context of macro economics, delay in consumer spending actually means just that: They'll spend money later. You fancy a new car, but actually your current one still runs fine? You'll delay your spending and just drive your current car a year longer.
- ekianjo 12y agoThat does not mean it hurts the economy as a whole. Capitalism never predicts that growth should be skyrocketing every single year. When there are reasons for the consumption to decrease, it does and that's when new market opportunities arise for companies to grab new consumers, either by providing more affordable products, competing on features, or providing new payment options to make easier for consumers to scale their purchases.
- bildung 12y ago> That does not mean it hurts the economy as a whole. The only way for that not to hurt the economy would be finding a way to persuade the consumer to put all the money saved by delaying this specific consumption into goods that cannot be delayed. If I just saved $10k by not buying a new car, you won't be able to persuade me to buy a motorcycle instead, as that buy would be delayable in the same way.