The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Once the COVID-19 crisis subsides (i.e., once there is herd immunity), do you expect that you will spend more, about the same, or less money on these categories than during the COVID-19 pandemic?"
* Net intent is calculated by subtracting the percentage of respondents stating they expect to decrease spending from the percentage stating that they expect to increase spending.
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Expected changes to consumer spending post-COVID-19 U.S. 2021
Once the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has subsided (i.e., once herd immunity has been reached), overall spending on gasoline by consumers in the United States is expected to grow by about ** percent. Many U.S. consumers also intend to spend more on out-of-home entertainment and at restaurants post-pandemic.
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