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(economics) A measure of the preference a consumer has for immediate enjoyment rather than enjoyment at a future time.

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time preference

Source Word

time preference

Noun

countable uncountable

(economics) A measure of the preference a consumer has for immediate enjoyment rather than enjoyment at a future time.

Japanese Meaning

消費者が将来の享受よりも即時の享受を好む傾向、すなわち即時満足を求める性向。 / 経済学における用語で、現在の消費を優先し将来の消費を後回しにする意思決定の傾向を示す。

A higher time preference leads consumers to choose immediate rewards over larger future benefits.

時間選好が高いと、消費者はより大きな将来の利益よりも目先の報酬を選びがちです。

Sense（1）

(economics) A measure of the preference a consumer has for immediate enjoyment rather than enjoyment at a future time.

time preferences

（ plural ）