Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai said that he's noticed that a wealth effect from a property downturn tends to make consumers more hesitant to spend their money — here's why. In an interview with Norges Bank Investment Management, Tsai spoke about all things wealth, including consumer confidence during property downturns. He provided context on the Chinese economy, explaining that it makes up about 31% of global production, but its consumers participate in around 14% of global consumption. Compared t