The given charts illustrate the changes of spending patterns in the U.S from 1966 to 1996.
Overall, at the beginning of the period, the most expenditure on food and computers contributed the least spending. In comparison, at the end of the period, cars became the largest expenditure segment and the lowest contribution was made by books. Looking at the charts in more detail, the food sector accounted for 44% of U.S. spending expenditure in 1966 and experienced a significant decline to 14% in 1996. Cars was 23% in 1966 and experienced a gradual growth to more than two-fifths. At the beginning of the period, computers and restaurants made up 1% and 7% of U.S. spending patterns, respectively, and this figure rose to 10% and 14% in 1996.
Books were at 6% in 1966 and fell to 1% in 1996. In 1966, spending expenditures from furniture and petrol were at 10% and 9%,respectively, and both decreased to 8% after 30-year period.