According to the permanent income hypothesis, when income rises above the permanent income level, the household saves at a lower rate than the long-run MPS.

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The permanent income hypothesis suggests that when income rises above the permanent income level, households save at a higher rate, as they perceive the extra income as temporary and not part of their long-term income expectations.

According to the Permanent Income Hypothesis, When Income Rises Above