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Suppose an individual has a fixed amount of wealth to allocate between consumption in two periods ( C1and C2). Any funds not spent in period 1 will earn interest (at the rate r), which will increase purchasing power in period 2. Consider four possible reactions to an increase in r:
I. C1 increases.
II. C1 decreases.
III. C2 increases.
IV. C2 decreases.
Which of these is consistent with the hypothesis that both C1 and C2 are normal goods?