Will Wisp will live for exactly two periods.His utility function is U(c1, c2) = c1c2, where c1 is consumption in period 1 and c2 is consumption in period 2.He will have no income in period 2.His income in period 1 is $40,000.If the interest rate rises from 10 to 14%:
A) his savings will increase by 4% and his consumption in period 2 will increase.
B) his consumption in both periods will increase.
C) his consumption in both periods will decrease.
D) his savings will not change but his consumption in period 2 will increase by $800.
E) his consumption in period 1 will decrease by 14% and his consumption in period 2 will increase.
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