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PARADOX THRIFT [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Saving and Consumption
CONT

The "paradox of thrift" shows that an increase in thriftiness reduces already depressed income and, through induced effects on investment, may actually result in less net investment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Épargne et consommation

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ahorro y consumo
OBS

Fue observada por J.M. Keynes, quien subrayó que una sociedad que ahorra en exceso puede empobrecerse, al hacer el bajo consumo insuficiente la demanda efectiva.

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