Those with the Least Patience

question 159

Multiple Choice

Those with the least patience

• A) have the greatest time preference.
• B) have the least time preference.
• C) will demand a higher nominal interest rate but not a higher real rate.
• D) will save the most.
• E) will engage in the most consumption smoothing.

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