Dan maximises:

U(c_1,c_2)=u(c_1)+\beta u(c_2),

where u'0 and u'' . Dan has positive income in both periods, with y_1
eq y_2, and can borrow and lend at the interest rate r0 . Dan's discount factor satisfies \beta=\frac{1}{1+r} .

This is the same two-period consumption problem studied in class; no change in the setup is intended.
Which of the following statements is correct?

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Dan maximises: 
 
   U(c_1,c_2)=u(c_1)+\beta u(c_2), 
 
 where   u'>0  and   u'' . Dan has positive income in both periods, with   y_1 
eq y_2,  and can borrow and lend at the interest rate   r>0 . Dan's discount factor satisfies   \beta=\frac{1}{1+r} . 
 
 This is the same two-period consumption problem studied in class; no change in the setup is intended. 
 Which of the following statements is correct?

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Dan's consumption increases over time

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Dan's consumption decreases over time

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Dan's consumption is constant over time

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Dan's consumption is independent of the interest rate

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