Consumer has utility function ln(c1)+beta*ln(c2), where beta=1. Interest rate i=50%. Income y1=10 and y2=50. There is no government. Optimal saving for the consumer is s=______. (Hint: s can be positive or negative)

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Consumer has utility function ln(c1)+beta*ln(c2), where beta=1.

Interest rate i=50%.

Income y1=10 and y2=50.

There is no government.

Optimal saving for the consumer is s=______. (Hint: s can be positive or negative)

 

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