Consumer Sentiment: What It Is and Why It Matters
U.S. News & World Report
Mar 05
"Any time there is a change in government, there is some uncertainty about the future, ranging from pessimism to unwarranted optimism. When consumers are uncertain about the environment, they are less likely to make major investment decisions," says Subimal Chatterjee, a distinguished teaching professor who researches consumer behavior at Binghamton University.