2014-9-30 · Problem 4. An agent can work for a principal. The agent''s effort, a affects current profits, q1 = a + #q 1, and future profits, q2 = a + # q2, where #qt are random shocks, and they are i.i.d with normal distribution N(0,s2). The agent retires at the end of the first period, and his compensation cannot be based on q2.However, his
