Question

Explain the relationship between consumer expectations and economic performance

Answer 1

The relationship between consumer expectations and economic performance can be explained easily.The expectations of changes in income can lead to a reduction in confidence and as a result there is a fall in spending of income. An improvement in consumer expectations about the health of the economy will increase confidence and planned spending.Similarly, If a consumer believes that the price of the good will be higher in the future he is more likely to purchase the good now.

Answer 2

If a consumer believes that the price of the good will be higher in the future he is more likely to purchase the good now. If the consumer expects that her income will be higher in the future the consumer may buy the good now. In other words positive expectations about future income may encourage present consumption.