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(b) Interpret these conditions.<br />

Suppose that «(C) = (1 -a)" 1 C 1 ~", and that 0Er' ~" < 1.<br />

(c) Suppose tx ¥= 1. Show that the optimal policy indicates that the investor should always<br />

consume a constant proportion 0 < X < 1 of his wealth in each period, where<br />

X = \-(3Er 1 -') 1 ".<br />

(d) Show that V(W0) = X 1 —^""/(l -a).<br />

(e) Suppose a = 1. Show that X = 1 — 0 and<br />

rLtoB^ + rLtog(i-/») + ^iio./» + ( T^<br />

We now consider the influence of uncertainty on the policy /(WO. Let the random variable<br />

q = r+p(r — f) where p S 0.<br />

(f) Show that q is riskier than r if p > 0.<br />

(g) Show that the proportion consumed, i.e., X (increases, is constant, decreases) if<br />

(h) Interpret these results.<br />

Suppose now that the investor may allocate his investment between two investments<br />

having rates of return ri and r2, respectively. Let 3 be the proportion invested in the first<br />

asset and suppose a = 1.<br />

(i) Show that one may maximize V(fV) by maximizing E log(Sr^ + (1 -,

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