Suppose a Long Lost Relative Died and Left You a Trust

question 36

Essay

Suppose a long lost relative died and left you a trust fund worth $1 million that you will receive ten years from now. What effect, if any, will this have on your demand for airline travel? (Assume that airline travel is a normal good.)

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Definitions:

External Benefits

Positive effects of a product or a decision that are enjoyed by people other than those who decide to produce or consume the product.

Allocation of Resources

The process by which resources are distributed for the production of goods and services within an economy.

Market Equilibrium

A state in a market where the quantity demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, leading to a stable price for the goods or services.