Pigou effect

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Pigou effect is the increase in consumer spending that results when a fall in the price level raises real money balances and, thereby, consumers' wealth.

Definition

According to Macroeconomics by Mankiw (7th edition),

Pigou effect. The increase in consumer spending that results when a fall in the price level raises real money balances and, thereby, consumers' wealth.