On private consumption and uncertainty. Empirical evidence from Spanish regional data

This paper investigates the effect of uncertainty on household decisions regarding consumption. Based on Spanish regional data and taking as a theoretical reference precautionary saving models, we investigate whether macroeconomic uncertainty significantly affects household consumption. To analyze t...

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Main Author: J. Aníbal Núñez Carrasco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AECR 2013-01-01
Series:Investigaciones Regionales - Journal of Regional Research
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Online Access:http://www.aecr.org/images/ImatgesArticles/2013/5/6_Carrasco.pdf