Mary will earn $42,544 this year and $21,839 next year. The real interest rate is 15% between this year and next year; she can borrow or lend at this rate. She has no wealth at the start of this year and plans to finish next year having consumed everything she possibly can. She would like to consume the same amount this year as next year. The inflation rate is 0%. How much should Mary save?

Mary will earn $42,544 this year and $21,839 next year. The real interest rate is 15% between this year and next year; she can borrow or lend at this rate. She has no wealth at the start of this year and plans to finish next year having consumed everything she possibly can. She would like to consume the same amount this year as next year. The inflation rate is 0%. How much should Mary save?

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