The chart below gives information about how families in one country spend their weekly income in 1968 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relavant

The bar chart illustrates the average percentage of weekly income families spend on various categories in a country in 1968 and 2018. These trends indicate that there were significant changes occurred in spending patterns. In 1968, families spent the largest portion of their weekly income on food,

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in 2018, housing became the largest expenditure category. In 1968, food was the most

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expense, accounting

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for approximately

35% of weekly income.

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, in 2016,

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significantly to just under 15%, reflecting the shift in spending priorities. Meanwhile, housing costs rose substantially in the same

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, increasing from 10% in 1968 to over 20% in 2018, making it the largest expenditure category in the latter year.

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, spending on leisure experienced a significant increase, growing from about 8% in 1968 to approximately 22% in 2018, overtaking many other categories. Transport

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saw a notable rise, with spending increasing from under 10% to nearly 15%, highlighting greater mobility needs and advancements in transportation infrastructure.

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, expenditure on essentials like fuel and power, and clothing and footwear, declined over time. Fuel and power spending dropped from around 7% in 1968 to less than 5% in 2018,

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spending on clothing and footwear halved, falling from nearly 10% to just 5%. Household goods and personal goods

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saw slight reductions, suggesting a reduced focus on these items.