Consumer spending and consumer buying are related but distinct concepts in economics.
Consumer spending refers to the total amount of money spent by households on goods and services during a specific period of time, usually a quarter or a year. This includes purchases of durable goods (such as cars and appliances), non-durable goods (such as food and clothing), and services (such as healthcare and education).
Consumer buying, on the other hand, refers specifically to the act of purchasing a good or service by a household. It is the point at which a consumer acquires ownership of a good or service in exchange for money or other valuable consideration.
In other words, consumer spending is a broader concept that encompasses all of the purchases made by households, while consumer buying is a more specific concept that refers only to the act of purchasing a good or service.
It is worth noting that consumer spending is a key component of gross domestic product (GDP), which is the total value of all goods and services produced in an economy. In fact, consumer spending is typically the largest component of GDP and is considered a major driver of economic growth.