2008 Economic Downfall

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The case discusses the signs of the 2008 economic downfall of the United States. The downfall affected many big business industries such as automotive and banks. Before the economic downfall, the consumer’s behavior was based on satisfying a want that was affordable to the consumer’s social class, income and lifestyle. The behavior of spending was based on a want versus a need. The economic downfall affected the American dream of owning a house, car, going on family vacations and eating out at specialty restaurants. Consumers did not know how to react to the downfall as consumers credit limits were being reduced and some companies were cutting their employees work hours, this turned into less spending habits. “Households cut spending,