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Changes in Consumer Confidence, Based on Household Surveys Change Consumer

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Changes in consumer confidence, based on household surveys change consumer spending, because it helps consumers predict their spending. Increases in consumer confidence increases the autonomous consumption while a decrease in consumer confidence decreases consumer spending.


Definitions:

Heuristics

Cognitive shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making.

Mental Set

A tendency to approach situations in a certain way because that method has worked in the past, potentially limiting problem-solving abilities.

Accuracy

The degree to which a measurement or calculation reflects the true value or correct result.

Precision

The accuracy and specificity with which an action is performed or a measurement is taken.

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