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What does the Paradox of Thrift state?
AMore thrift never reduces income
BThrift raises total savings
CMore thrift cannot raise total savings
DThrift raises the multiplier
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. More thrift cannot raise total savings
If everyone saves a larger share of income, total savings stay the same or fall, because income falls.
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