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The Marginal Propensity to Save (MPS) is the fraction of an increase in income that is saved rather than spent on consumption. It is a key concept in Keynesian economics that helps understand savings behavior.
The calculator uses the MPS formula:
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Explanation: The MPS measures how much savings change in response to a change in income. It ranges between 0 and 1, where 0 means all additional income is spent and 1 means all is saved.
Details: MPS is crucial for understanding consumer behavior, predicting economic trends, and formulating fiscal policy. It helps determine the multiplier effect in an economy.
Tips: Enter the change in savings and change in income in USD. Both values must be positive numbers.
Q1: What is the relationship between MPS and MPC?
A: Marginal Propensity to Consume (MPC) is the complement of MPS (MPC = 1 - MPS). They always sum to 1.
Q2: What are typical MPS values?
A: In developed economies, MPS typically ranges between 0.1 and 0.3, meaning people save 10-30% of additional income.
Q3: Does MPS vary by income level?
A: Yes, higher-income individuals generally have a higher MPS than lower-income individuals.
Q4: How is MPS used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers use MPS to estimate the savings rate and predict how tax changes might affect overall savings in the economy.
Q5: What factors influence MPS?
A: Interest rates, consumer confidence, economic outlook, and cultural factors all influence MPS.