Answer this question by drawing graphs like Figure 2.1. Casper Milktoast has
$200000 available to support consumption in periods 0 (now) and 1 (next year). He
wants to consume exactlythe same amount in each period. The interest rate is 8 percent.
There is no risk.
a. How much should he invest and how much can he consume in each period?
b. Suppose Casper is given an opportunity to invest up to $200000 at 10 percent risk free. The interest rate stays at 8 percent. What should he do and
how much can he
consume in each period?
c. What is the NPV of the opportunity in (b)?