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National Savings
Abbreviation
S
Parent term
Macroeconomics
Net National Savings equals Private Savings minus Government Deficit
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National Savings
= National Investment
Net
National Savings
In the
United States
Fell drastically during the
great depression
Increased through the 1960s (even with large
government
deficits in WW2)
Steadily decreased from the 1960s to today along with larger
government
deficits (dropped roughly by half)