Read about consumer purchasing habits. Take a virtual field trip to learn about consumer spending. Go to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Scroll down to Table A. Read the questions below. Click on the letter of the correct answer. To assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.
- How much did the average consumer unit (household) spend in 2006?
- Did consumer spending increase or decrease between 2003 and 2006?
- How does a rise in spending affect sales tax revenue?
