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Income as the Maximum Consumption Level for Stable Wealth
Income establishes the upper limit for consumption over a given period if an individual's wealth is to remain constant. Spending more than one's income necessitates a reduction in wealth, which can occur through selling assets or by borrowing, thereby incurring debt.
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