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Konsumzurückhaltung
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German
Etymology
de :af Konsum<t:consumption> Zurückhaltung<t:restraint/reluctance>
de Konsum Zurückhaltung consumption restraint/reluctance
Pronunciation
de [kɔnˈzuːmt͡suˌʁʏkˌhaltʊŋ]
de Kon sum zu rück hal tung
Noun
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de economics consumer restraint, reluctance to consume a situation where consumers spend less money than usual, often due to economic uncertainty, inflation, or low consumer confidence
de Die anhaltende Inflation führt zu einer spürbaren Konsumzurückhaltung bei langlebigen Wirtschaftsgütern. Persistent inflation is leading to noticeable consumer restraint regarding durable goods.
de Einzelhändler klagen über die Konsumzurückhaltung der Bürger im Vorfeld der Steuerreform. Retailers are complaining about the citizens' reluctance to consume in the run-up to the tax reform.
Declension
f
Synonyms
de Kaufzurückhaltung buying restraint
de Sparneigung propensity to save; the inverse of the propensity to consume
Antonyms
de Konsumfreude joy of consumption/spending spree
de Kaufrausch shopping frenzy
Coordinate terms
de Konsumklima consumer sentiment; the psychological basis
de Kaufkraft purchasing power; the financial basis
de Realeinkommen real income; its decline often causes restraint
de Vorsichtssparen precautionary saving
Related terms
de konsumieren to consume
de zurückhaltend restrained/cautious
References
Konsumzurückhaltung
Konsumzurückhaltung