In the Life Cycle Model, Total Amount Available for Consumption

question 80

Multiple Choice

In the life cycle model, total amount available for consumption in period 0 is:

• A)C₀ = M₀ + M₁ - C_1.
• B)C₀ = M₀ + (M₁ - C₁)/(1 + i).
• C)C₀ = M₀ + (1 + i)(M₁ - C₁).
• D)C₀ = M₀ + (1 + i)/(M₁ - C₁).

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