Question: 3. (16 points) Consider the following two period general equilibrium model with a representative firm and representative household. The representative household solves max U(X1, X2)

 3. (16 points) Consider the following two period general equilibrium model

3. (16 points) Consider the following two period general equilibrium model with a representative firm and representative household. The representative household solves max U(X1, X2) = In(Ct) + 0.8In(Ct+1) Ct, Ct+1 Such that C+ + : Ct+1 "it+1/Pt+1 1+r Pt 1+r The firm solves Tit+1/Pt+1 max + It Pt 1 + it = 4K - It, Pt Tit+1 = 4K1/2 t+1 Pt+1 Kt+1= It +(1 -d)Kt The markets clear Ct + It = 4K)/2 Ct+1 = 4Kt+1 1/2 + (1 - d)Kt Suppose Kt = 4, d = 1, Pt = Pt+1 = 1. a) Calculate the general equilibrium values of Ct, Ct+1, It, Kt+ 1, It. List clearly five equations associated with these 5 endogenous variables. (6 points) b) Suppose now there is a productivity shock so that At increases from 4 to 6. What is the new equilibrium interest and the new equilibrium consumption Ct, Ct+1? (10 points)

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