What is the meaning of the term ‘Wealth Effect’?
The ‘Wealth Effect’ is when consumers feel wealthier (e.g. due to an increase in the value of assets such as housing) and therefore feel more confident and spend more. Often resulting in a rise in Consumer Expenditure and therefore GDP
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