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Economic Definition of discretionary income. Defined.

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Term discretionary income Definition: After-tax income over which a person (or the entire household sector) has more or less complete discretionary control, which can be then used for either consumption or saving. Discretionary income is most commonly measured at the macroeconomic level by disposable income.

 

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