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Impact of Interest Rates on Intertemporal Consumption
A common economic assertion is that "a higher market interest rate will always reduce an individual's desire for present consumption." Critically evaluate this statement. In your response, first explain the specific trade-off an individual faces between consuming goods today versus in the future, and then analyze how a change in the interest rate alters this trade-off for different individuals.
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