Critique of a Simplified Investment Model
An investment advisor presents a client with a financial plan. The plan uses a model that projects the client's wealth in 20 years by assuming a constant 7% annual return on all investments. The model shows that this plan will successfully meet the client's retirement goals. As an economist, critique this advisor's approach. What is the most significant flaw in the model's core assumption, and what potential negative consequences could arise for the client by relying solely on this plan?
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