Three Must-See Charts About Household Wealth

The video discusses a Fed survey analyzing wealth and debt across economic sectors. It highlights household and corporate debt to GDP ratios, noting household debt is low while corporate debt is high. The video also examines net physical investments, showing small businesses are investing more despite corporate America lagging. Finally, it reviews net savings balances, indicating the government is currently the main entity dissaving, which suggests limited vulnerabilities in the economy.

What trend is observed in US household debt as a share of GDP since the 2008 financial crisis?

• It has surpassed 2008 levels.

• It has decreased to a 15-year low.

• It has remained constant.

• It has significantly increased.

Which sector's debt is considered a potential early warning indicator of financial instability?

• Government debt

• Corporate debt

• Household debt

• Foreign sector debt

What is a notable trend in small business investment according to the report?

• It is declining rapidly.

• It is stagnant.

• It has reached its fastest pace since 1989.

• It is lower than corporate investment.

What is one reason small businesses are increasing their investment?

• Decreasing labor costs

• Substituting technology for labor

• Government incentives

• Increased consumer demand

How does the government's budget deficit contribute to economic stability?

• By offsetting savings in other sectors

• By reducing foreign sector savings

• By increasing household savings

• By increasing private business savings