1. OLG model with and without a pension scheme. In an overlapping generationseconomy a representative consumer lives for two periods denoted by t = 1,2. Shereceives w units of endowment in period 1 and no further endowment in period 2,while she leaves no bequests. Her consumption in the two periods is c, and c2, andher utility function is given byc - 1+B1- 0ct-o - 1U =-σ> 0, βε(0,1).1- 0Population grows at a constant rate, n > 0, and every young agent has access to astorage technology with gross rate of return (1 + r).(a) Write down the problem for a young agent and, given factor prices, solve for theoptimal allocation of her endowment between consumption in the two periodsand savings.(b) Now set o = 1 (i.e., logarithmic utility) and assume there exists a social securitysystem in the economy such that young agents pay lump-sum taxes in theamount t each period, and when they get old, they receive a pension in theamount p. Assume that the system is self-financed in each period so that p =(1 + n)t. Solve again for the individual's optimal levels of consumption andsavings.(c) Continuing with o = 1, describe the single condition (between n and r) underwhich the social security system improves the optimal lifetime utility for theindividual (Hint: first solve for the optimal consumption allocations in the absenceof the social security system, and then compare the levels of optimal utility withand without the social security system). Explain.(d) Continuing with o = 1, and in the absence of a social security system, supposethe representative consumer now also has a second period endowment equal tow(1 + y) units, where y > 0. Illustrate how y affects the individual's optimalsavings. Explain.

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economy a representative consumer lives for two periods denoted by t = 1,2. She receives w units of endowment in period 1 and no further endowment in period 2 while she leaves no bequests. Her consumption in the two periods is c, and c2, and her utility function is given by ct-o - 1 U + B 1-0 c - 1 o > 0, Be(0,1). 1-0 Population grows at a constant rate, n > 0, and every young agent has access to a storage technology with gross rate of return (1 + r). (a) Write down the problem for a young agent and, given factor prices, solve for the optimal allocation of her endowment between consumption in the two periods

economy a representative consumer lives for two periods denoted by t = 1,2. She receives w units of endowment in period 1 and no further endowment in period 2 while she leaves no bequests. Her consumption in the two periods is c, and c2, and her utility function is given by ct-o - 1 U + B 1-0 c - 1 o > 0, Be(0,1). 1-0 Population grows at a constant rate, n > 0, and every young agent has access to a storage technology with gross rate of return (1 + r). (a) Write down the problem for a young agent and, given factor prices, solve for the optimal allocation of her endowment between consumption in the two periods

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