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present consumption good [1 record]

Record 1 1981-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Saving and Consumption
OBS

The advantage in doing so is balanced by the initial disadvantage of having to forgo present consumption goods by diverting resources from current production to uses that will bear fruit only after some time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épargne et consommation

Spanish

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