Family income remained roughly constant
But we did go from 1 family to 2, so average income also declined.
However I would like to also note that a disproportionate portion of the gas consumption, etc comes from people who are relatively well off. Wealth transfer is potential consumption redistribution, not reduction.
Cheers,
Ben
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