*The collective impact of the four domestic points above will drive down the ability of consumers to spend on other goods. The U.S. economy is two-thirds dependent on consumer spending. The collective impact means economic contraction (i.e [[Recession]]). | *The collective impact of the four domestic points above will drive down the ability of consumers to spend on other goods. The U.S. economy is two-thirds dependent on consumer spending. The collective impact means economic contraction (i.e [[Recession]]). |