Definition of «marginal effect»

The phrase "marginal effect" refers to the small change or impact that occurs when one additional unit is added or subtracted from a particular situation or condition. It focuses on understanding the outcome of a small adjustment rather than looking at the overall change.

Sentences with «marginal effect»

This treatment recognizes that the diminishing marginal effect of additional children is due to economies of scale in consumption and not the age of the children. (in.gov)
So, the school has a slightly larger influence on the cognitive engagement over the emotional, but it's still a relatively marginal effect on engagement. (teachermagazine.com.au)
The same marginal effect of student loans holds true even at the graduate school level. (studentloanhero.com)
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