Constraints on Consumption Smoothing
A household's desire to maintain a stable level of spending often conflicts with its ability to do so. Analyze the primary real-world constraints that prevent households from perfectly smoothing their consumption in the face of temporary income shocks. For each constraint, provide a brief explanation of how it limits a household's ability to maintain stable spending.
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