A) A worker named Hastings lives for two periods (year 0 and year 1) and has to choose his optimal level of education. He has two choices. He can choose to go to school during year 0, in which case he has no earnings during that period; however, in year 1 he earns $220. Alternatively, he can choose not to go to school, in which case he earns $110 in both periods.

Part1. What is Hastings present discounted value (PDV) of lifetime earnings if he chooses not to go to school? Assume a discount rate of 10%.

Part2. What is Hastings present discounted value of lifetime earnings if he chooses to go to school in year 0? Assume a discount rate of 10%.

Part3. Given your answers to (1) and (2), should Hastings choose to go to school or not? Why?

Part4. Hastings sister Patience also lives 2 periods and if she decides not to go to school she also makes $110 in each period. However, if she decides to go to school, she can work part time and earn $50 in year 0 and then earn $220 in year 1. Patience has a discount rate of 0%. Should Patience attend school or not? Show your work