s.t. max{ct,kt+1} Toßtu(ct) Ct +kt+1 ≤ f (kt) + (1 − 8)kt Ct ≥ 0 kt+1 ≥ 0 ko> 0 given (a) Set-up the Lagrangian function. (b) State the assumptions on the production and utility functions. (c) Find the first-order conditions, including the one for period T. (d) Derive and interpret the Euler equation.

s.t. max{ct,kt+1} Toßtu(ct) Ct +kt+1 ≤ f (kt) + (1 − 8)kt Ct ≥ 0 kt+1 ≥ 0 ko> 0 given (a) Set-up the Lagrangian function. (b) State the assumptions on the production and utility functions. (c) Find the first-order conditions, including the one for period T. (d) Derive and interpret the Euler equation.

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