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Evaluating a Consumption-Saving Decision
An individual has an income of $100 today and expects no income in the future. Their only method of saving is to store cash. This individual decides to spend all $100 today and save nothing for the future. Based on the principle that individuals generally prefer to have a more stable level of consumption over time rather than experiencing periods of high consumption followed by periods of zero consumption, critique this individual's decision. Is this choice likely to be the best one for them? Explain your reasoning.
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