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Economic Commentary

Is the Consumer Overextended?

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In November, the current economic expansion attained the ripe old age of 48 months. It has lasted longer than six of the other eight post-World War II expansions. Given its relatively advanced age, analysts have wondered how much longer it can last before it ends in recession.

11.15.1986ISSN 2163-3738 EC 11/15/1986

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Kowalewski, Kim J. 1986. “Is the Consumer Overextended?” Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Economic Commentary 11/15/1986.

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