a) What are the two channels through which an increase in the real interest rate affects consumption decisions?
(b) Suppose your income in year 1 is $1,000 and in year 2 it increases to $1,100. If you choose your income following the PIH how much should you consume in each year?
(c) Show graphically what happens to consumption after a fall in permanent income using the indifference curve/budget constraint graph.
(d) Show what happens to the consumption demand curve after a fall in permanent income. You should use your answer to questions 4 in answering this question.
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