An Iowa State University expert says the current economic climate in the state should lead to a little more spending this holiday season.  Economist David Swenson says Iowa’s economy has generated some confidence in consumers.

 

Experts predict a three percent increase nationally in holiday spending, but Swenson doesn’t think Iowans will spend that much.

 

Swenson says issues with Iowa’s ag economy have had an impact, but that has become less as the state has done more to diversify its industries.