Assuming the real interest rate is (4 %), calculate how, according to the (mathrm{PIH}), consumption and borrowing

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Assuming the real interest rate is \(4 \%\), calculate how, according to the \(\mathrm{PIH}\), consumption and borrowing would change in each of the following cases

(a) A stock market crash permanently reduces the value of an individual's assets by 1,000 .

(b) Households are told that in a year's time, they will receive a one-off bonus of 1,000 . Then in one year's time, it is not paid.

(c) Comment briefly on your results.

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