A Paradox is an apparent contradiction

It is always considered to be prudent, thrifty, and wise to save some money in order to have some in reserve for the "rainy day" or for any opportunity that might arise

  The Paradox is that the more we, as a nation, saved the less well off was the economy and, therefore, the poorer we all were.

Rounded Rectangular Callout: The Paradox of Thrift

To appreciate this Paradox you should understand the following Multiplier terms

 

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  • Marginal Propensity to Save

 

 

Rounded Rectangular Callout: The Multiplier

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