The Benefits of Saving

Don and Russ discuss the importance of saving and how government policies, such as the US tax code, can artificially lower the savings rate. They highlight the benefits of saving and the positive impact it can have on the economy, regardless of where the savings come from.

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- Would the US have a higher GDP per capita level if it saved less and spent more?
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