In this article, income is real disposable (net) income for households, i.e. after correction for inflation. These are measured on a year-to-year basis. Consequently, incomes over the three preceding ...

shapecharge / Getty Images Although it's not the only factor in deciding how wealthy an individual is, disposable income does have a significant influence. If you have little to no money left ...

For example, economists connect the amount individuals spend on consumer goods to disposable income and wealth, and expect consumption to increase as disposable ... As Stock and Watson (2007) put it, ...

The median standardised disposable income per household, in dollars. The calculation is adjusted for the differences in household size and composition. The median is the value that occurs in the ...

For example, economists connect the amount individuals spend on consumer goods to disposable income and wealth, and expect consumption to increase as disposable ... As Stock and Watson (2007) put it, ...

With Christmas just days away, November’s sharp rise in inflation is expected to dampen festive cheer and limit spending, ...