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Personal disposable income

Personal disposable income is generally more representative of an individual’s standard of living rather than gross income (before tax deduction) because this amount determines the quantity of actual goods and services that can be bought.

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  • 2.12Circular Flow and Inequality

Taught in The Market’s Inability to Achieve Equity

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