"intertemporal choice" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: intertemporal choices [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} intertemporal choice (plural intertemporal choices)
  1. (economy) A choice made between current benefits and future benefits. For example, by consuming less today and saving more, consumption could be increased in the future.
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