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Scenario 21-3 Scott Knows That He Will Ultimately Face Retirement. Assume That

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Scenario 21-3
Scott knows that he will ultimately face retirement. Assume that Scott will experience two periods in his life, one in which he works and earns income, and one in which he is retired and earns no income. Scott can earn $250,000 during his working period and nothing in his retirement period. He must both save and consume in his work period with an interest rate of 10 percent on savings.
-Refer to Scenario 21-3. If the interest rate on savings increases,


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