cost of living

A survey on attitudes towards cost-of-living pressures and retail deviance by Monash Business School’s Australian Consumer and Retail Studies revealed increased financial pessimism among consumers, combined with changes in spending habits, and a rise in retail theft amid economic challenges. The ACRS Cost-of-Living and Consumer Deviance Spotlight report showed that 77 per cent of consumers expected to be in the same or worse financial position over the year.

Further relevant SDGs: