I construct the life-cycle model with equilibrium default and preferences featuring temptation and self-control. The … effect is positive in the no-temptation model. As for the optimal default punishment, welfare of the agents without … lower default premium. On the other hand, welfare of agents with temptation is maximized when weak punishment leads to a …

A life-cycle model with equilibrium default in which consumers with and without temptation coexist is constructed to … default premia and better consumption smoothing. However, those who borrow and default due to temptation or unavoidable large …

assets to be pledged as collateral. It is shown that the resulting optimal portfolio is not always tilted towards holding …