In Irving Fisher's Two-Period Consumption Model, If Y₁ = 15,000

question 105

Multiple Choice

In Irving Fisher's two-period consumption model, if Y₁ = 15,000, Y₂ = 20,000, the interest rate r is 0.50 (50 percent) , and there is a constraint on borrowing that is binding, then C₁ equals:

• A) 15,000.
• B) 20,000.
• C) 28,333.
• D) 35,000.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis to determine the present value of future cash flows or to assess the attractiveness of an investment.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts.

Net Present Value

The difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time, used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment.

Initial Cost

The upfront expenditure involved in the purchase of an asset or the start of a project.