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Why saving more can leave everyone poorer

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Putting away cash for a rainy day is smart for you, but catastrophic if everyone does it at once. The paradox of thrift argues that a collective increase in saving reduces total consumption, which in turn slashes overall incomes. By trying to save more, the population inadvertently triggers a contraction that leaves everyone with less total wealth.

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