In Northmere, the shares of total household income received by the poorest and richest fifths changed as follows:
| Household group | Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Poorest fifth | 9% | 5% |
| Richest fifth | 40% | 44% |
Total household income was unchanged between the two years.
Explain one likely consequence of this change for total spending in Northmere.
64 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Economics 3.3 Fair distribution of income, covering 3.3.1 Distribution of income and wealth, 3.3.2 Calculate income and wealth, and 3.3.3 Causes and consequences of income differences. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.