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PARADOX OF THRIFT: 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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Lesson 11: Elasticity Basics | Unit 5: Market Elasticity
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In this unit, you should have learned about:- The supply and demand elasticity measurements used in the study of the market -- price elasticity of demand, price elasticity of supply, income elasticity of demand, cross elasticity of demand.
- The three elasticity determinants -- availability of substitutes, time period, and proportion of budget.
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ABILITY-TO-PAY PRINCIPLE A taxation principle stating that taxes should be based on the ability to pay taxes. The ability-to-pay principle works from the proposition that those who have the greatest income should pay the most taxes. The ability-to-pay principle is the only reasonable way to finance the provision of public goods such as national defense, public health, and environmental quality. This is one of two taxation principles. The other is the benefit principle, which states taxes should be based on the benefits received.
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Today, you are likely to spend a great deal of time lost in your local discount super center trying to buy either a genuine fake plastic Tiffany lamp or a microwave over that won't burn your popcorn. Be on the lookout for neighborhood pets, especially belligerent parrots.
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Approximately three-fourths of the U.S. paper currency in circular contains traces of cocaine.
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