Patience Has a Utility Function U(c₁, C₂) , Where

question 23

Multiple Choice

Patience has a utility function U(c₁, c₂) , where c₁ is her consumption in period 1 and c₂ is her consumption in period 2. Her income in period 1 is 2 times as large as her income in period 2. At what interest rate will she choose to consume the same amount in period 1 as in period 2?

• A) 0
• B) 0.08
• C) 0.30
• D) 0.15
• E) 0.23

Understand the role of physical geography in the distribution of biomes and ecosystems.

Understand how climate and geographical factors influence the distribution and characteristics of biomes.

Know the impact of global warming on the distribution of biomes and species adaptation.

Recognize the role of physical barriers and landmass movements in biodiversity and species distribution.

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