題組內容
4. Consider the following two-period problem. The representative household utility function is
$$\log(c1) + \beta \log(c2),$$
where $\beta \in (0,1)$ is the discount factor, $c_t$ is consumption in period $t, \forall t = 1, 2$.
The budget constraints are
$$c1 + a2 = y_1$$
and
$$c2 = y2 + a_2(1 + r),$$
where $r$ is the exogenous net real interest rate, $a2$ is net savings at the end of period 1, and $yt$ is a deterministic endowment at period $t$, $\forall t = 1, 2$. The household faces a financial constraint:
$$a_2 \ge -\ell,$$
where $\ell \ge 0$ represents the exogenous credit limit.
(2) Using your result from question 1, eliminate \( \lambda \) and rewrite the condition as a weak inequality. Why does the constrained household's optimal condition hold with strict inequality? Explain economic intuition in words. (8%) (Note: You will not receive points if you merely explain the mathematical equation in words)