How the Pandemic Affected Consumer Saving and Spending with Wharton Professor Barbara Kahn

This episode discusses holiday spending trends, savings behavior post-COVID, and the uncertainty surrounding future consumer spending. Key topics include the impact of savings accumulated during the pandemic and the shift in spending habits as people began traveling in 2022.

The conversation highlights how consumers saved money during COVID-19 and the challenges in predicting holiday spending due to changing behaviors. The uncertainty of how much savings remain is a significant focus.

Experts share their thoughts on the implications of these trends for businesses and the economy. The discussion emphasizes the difficulty in making accurate predictions about consumer behavior in the current landscape.