Indicate whether the statement is true or false, and justify your answer.According to the hot-brain/cold-brain model, individuals usually have time-consistent preferences but sometimes lapse momentarily into a time-inconsistent frames of mind.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false, and justify your answer.
According to the hot-brain/cold-brain model, individuals usually have time-consistent preferences but sometimes lapse momentarily into a time-inconsistent frames of mind.

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According to the hot brain/cold brain model, the time consistency arises when the hot brain and cold brain oppose about how to value current utility relative to the future utility.

 

 

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