Multiple Choice
Mr.O.B.Kandle has a utility function c1c2, where c1 is his consumption in period 1 and c2 is his consumption in period 2.He will have no income in period 2.If he had an income of $80,000 in period 1 and the interest rate increased from 10 to 19%,
A) his savings would increase by 9% and his consumption in period 2 would also increase.
B) his savings would not change but his consumption in period 2 would increase by $3,600.
C) his consumption in both periods would increase.
D) his consumption in both periods would decrease.
E) his consumption in period 1 would decrease by 19% and his consumption in period 2 would also decrease.
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