Nick and Steve both obey the two-period Fisher model of consumption. Nick earns $300 in the first period and $300 in the second period. Steve earns nothing in the first period and $620 in the second period. Both of them can borrow or lend at the interest rate r. Nick and Steve both consume $200 in the first period and $200 in the second period. What is the interest rate r?

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