Describe What the Term Positive Rate of Time Preference Means

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Essay

Describe what the term positive rate of time preference means. Explain the difference between having a high rate of time preference and a low rate of time preference. State who would be more likely to save money and who would be more likely to borrow money based upon their degree of time preference.

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Definitions:

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