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Distinction Between Saving and Borrowing Constraints
It is important to distinguish between the inability to save and the inability to borrow. Being unable to borrow is typically an external constraint imposed by others, such as a bank denying a loan. In contrast, the failure to save is often an internal issue, such as a lack of willpower, since saving is a form of self-insurance that does not require the participation of another party.
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Consumption Decision Scenario
A freelance graphic designer learns in January that a major client, representing 30% of their annual income, will not be renewing their contract when it expires at the end of June. Which of the following actions by the designer between January and June would most clearly demonstrate the principle of present bias?
Evaluating a Financial Decision
Contrasting Responses to Future Income Shocks
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An office worker learns they will be furloughed without pay for one month, six months from now. They consider two potential strategies to manage this expected temporary drop in income:
- Strategy 1: Immediately start setting aside a portion of their current income each month to build up a fund to cover their expenses during the furlough. However, they find it difficult to reduce their current spending and end up saving nothing.
- Strategy 2: Apply for a small personal loan or a line of credit from a bank, intending to use it during the furlough and pay it back once they return to work. The bank reviews their application and denies it.
Based on these two scenarios, which statement correctly identifies the primary financial constraint demonstrated in each case?
Analyzing Financial Constraints
Match each scenario with the type of financial constraint it best represents.
Identifying Financial Constraints