Trends and risks of the consumption in Latin American and the Caribbean

5 May 2014 | Infographic

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Trends and risks of the consumption in Latin American and the Caribbean infography

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In recent years, an increase in household income in the region has resulted in a striking rise in consumption, which has in turn improved well-being in sectors traditionally deprived of access to some goods and services. However, the consumption pattern is strongly procyclical and volatile, with a bias towards private consumption based on income brackets.

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  • Latin America and the Caribbean

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