But there is another problem: in their homes and workplaces, the sense of excitement about the future is missing, despite all the gee-whiz gadgetry that now surrounds them. And while the US Federal Reserve’s policy of quantitative easing has propped up businesses, it is no substitute for the enthusiasm and anticipation needed to propel investment.
美国消费者仍在舔舐危机留下的伤疤。但还有另一个问题：在家里和单位里，对未来的兴奋感正在日益消失，尽管现在各种新奇小玩意唾手可得。而尽管美联储的量化宽松政策刺激了企业，也不能作为促进投资的热情和参与的替代品。