tions. Each individual is endowed with y goods when young and old and nothing when niddle-aged. The population of each generation born in period t is Nt, where Nt = nNt-1. There are no assets other than loans. (a) Explain how private debt can be used to provide for consumption when middle-aged. Point out who lends to whom and write the condition for the equality of supply and demand or loans in period t. (b) Write the budget constraints for the young, the middle-aged, and the old. Be sure o define any notation you introduce.

tions. Each individual is endowed with y goods when young and old and nothing when niddle-aged. The population of each generation born in period t is Nt, where Nt = nNt-1. There are no assets other than loans. (a) Explain how private debt can be used to provide for consumption when middle-aged. Point out who lends to whom and write the condition for the equality of supply and demand or loans in period t. (b) Write the budget constraints for the young, the middle-aged, and the old. Be sure o define any notation you introduce.

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Chapter21: Financial Markets, Saving, And Investment

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