Assume that a nation initially has an output level of 150 units per period and that consumption is also 150 (there is no investment or government spending). Suppose there is a temporary (i.e. one-period) increase in GDP of 16% in period 0. Assume the country has access to global financial markets with an interest rate of 8%. Assume an infinite time horizon for all questions. If this country wants to maintain a smooth consumption path (I.e. constant in all periods, including period 0) what level consumption per period can it attain?

Assume that a nation initially has an output level of 150 units per period and that consumption is also 150 (there is no investment or government spending). Suppose there is a temporary (i.e. one-period) increase in GDP of 16% in period 0. Assume the country has access to global financial markets with an interest rate of 8%. Assume an infinite time horizon for all questions. If this country wants to maintain a smooth consumption path (I.e. constant in all periods, including period 0) what level consumption per period can it attain?

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