Hector's Wealth Is Zero,he Expects to Work for Another 45

question 71

Multiple Choice

Hector's wealth is zero,he expects to work for another 45 years at a constant salary of ?$80 000 and live for another 60 years.If yearly taxes are $20 000 and Hector completely smooths consumption over his lifetime,Hector's annual consumption is ________ less than it would be if yearly taxes were zero.

• A) $5000
• B) $7500
• C) $15 000
• D) $20 000

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The additional cost incurred by producing one more unit of a product or service.

Alternative Goods

Products that serve as substitutes for each other; when the price of one increases, the demand for the other may increase.

Equilibrium Position

In the indifference curve model, the combination of two goods at which a consumer maximizes his or her utility (reaches the highest attainable indifference curve), given a limited amount to spend (a budget constraint).

Economic Resources

The land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurial ability that are used to produce goods and services; the factors of production.