Economic Definition of paradox of thrift. Defined.
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Term paradox of thrift Definition: The notion that an increase in saving, which is prudent for an individual during bad economic times, is not the best course of action for the macroeconomy. If total saving in the economy increases, then consumption and aggregate expenditures decline, which causes a decline in aggregate output.
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