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Marginal propensity to save

What marginal propensity to save means in economics, as one of the three marginal propensities to withdraw, with an example and a question to test yourself.

Definition
Marginal propensity to save
The marginal propensity to save, or MPS, is the share of each extra pound of income that a person saves rather than spends.
Example

Can you think of an example of marginal propensity to save?

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Can you name the three marginal propensities to withdraw?

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