Economics
A 19th Century Theory Explains Why Consumers May Not Splurge
- ECB’s De Cos says tax concerns could slow pace of spending
- Other economists say theory might not hold in the euro zone
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Consumers who saw their savings jump during the pandemic might be deterred from splashing out as the economy recovers if a 19th-century theory holds.