Multiple Choice
Consumers with time-inconsistent preferences:
A) base consumption decisions on transitory rather than permanent income.
B) seek to consume more in retirement than during their working years.
C) may alter decisions simply because time passes.
D) face borrowing constraints that prevent rational behavior.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
Verified
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