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This is the indicator from Planet Money.

I'm Stacey Vannick Smith.

We are a nation of consumers.

Buying stuff is by far the largest part of the U.S. economy, 70%.

And we're not slowing down.

News out this week found that retail spending jumped again last month to set yet another

all-time record.

Since the pandemic, we have been buying more stuff than ever before.

And now, our supply chains are in crisis.

I think this moment will pass.

But I think it's worth reflecting, is it healthy to consume this much?

Is it healthy to consume this much?

Today on the show, we talk with economist Allison Schreger about consumer spending, supply

chain fails and holiday shopping.

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