Saving is the process of setting aside a portion of current income for future use. The resources accumulated in this way over a given period of time are referred to as "savings". Savings may take the form of bank deposits and cash holdings or securities.
How much individuals save is affected by their preferences for future over present consumption and their expectations of future income.
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