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Janet Yellen: “The trends in income, or disposable income for households, are one of the most important factors determining consumer…”

On the recordDecember 2, 2015
The trends in income, or disposable income for households, are one of the most important factors determining consumer spending.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen emphasizes the significance of disposable income on consumer spending.

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