Paradox of thrift

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA paradox in which an increase in autonomous saving leads to a decrease in aggregate demand and thus a decrease in gross output which will in turn lower total saving.

Synonyms

tullock paradox consumerism ellsberg paradox autarky invisible hand poverty trap trickle down hypothesis trickle-down hypothesis veblen effect counter-economics antieconomism mutualism

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