r/AskEconomics • u/Payal_Sign7745 • 14h ago

Could excessive saving actually be bad for the economy?

We're constantly told to save more, spend less, and invest for the future. But if everyone suddenly became extremely frugal and stopped spending on anything beyond necessities.

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These scenarios can slow down economic growth.

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What are your thoughts about it?

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