But statement (3) does not concern the average propensity to consume.

但结论(3)和平均消费倾向并无太大关系。

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Essentially, what the precautionary-saving literature says is that more uncertainty reduces the average propensity to consume (APC), the ratio of consumption to income.

从本质上讲，预防性储蓄理论说的是，更多的不确定性会降低平均消费倾向(APC)，即比消费与收入的比率。

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People who had the genetic variant, but who ate a diet rich in fruits, raw vegetables and nuts, ended up on average with a heart attack risk close to people who don't have this genetic propensity.

有着这种基因变异、饮食结构却富含水果、新鲜蔬菜及坚果的人，其患心脏病的平均死亡率与不具备这种遗传倾向性的人接近。

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Even that number is in doubt after factoring in the propensity of fund managers to close up shop when their returns suck: the authors estimate the real average extra returns might be 1.5% a year.

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