Using the Life-Cycle Theory of Consumption, Explain Each of the Following

question 70

Essay

Using the life-cycle theory of consumption, explain each of the following:
(a) Mary and Tom both earn $15,000. Mary spends $30,000 a year and Tom spends $14,000 a year. Mary is working on her MBA degree and Tom, a high school dropout, works as a window washer.
(b) Paul's current income has not changed, but he becomes pessimistic about the economy and worries about losing his job. As a result, he reduces his current consumption.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is held or retained and not paid out as dividends to shareholders.

Declaration

An official statement or announcement made by a person or an organization.

Convertible Securities

Financial instruments, such as bonds or preferred shares, that can be converted into a specified amount of another asset, typically shares of the issuing company.

Diluted Earnings

Net income available to common shareholders, adjusted for the effects of all potential dilutive securities.