In: Economics
9.
You and your spouse just adopted twin girls, little Heather and Beth. You want to make sure they
are taken care of for the next 22 years. (A)Based on the following information, how much life
insurance needs to be purchased for the husband, if any? (B) How much, if any, needs to be
purchased for the wife? Assume 3% inflation rate.
Market Labor Value
Husband: $72,000
Wife: $15,000
Household Production Value
Husband: $15,000
Wife: $40,000
Solution: -
(A). Husband total value= Market Labour value + Household Production value
Husband total value=72000+15000
=87000
Life Insurance required=87000*Annuity Factor (3% for 22 years)
=87000*15.937
=$1386519
(B). Wife total value= Market Labour value + Household Production value
Wife total value=15000+40000
=55000
Life Insurance required=55000*Annuity Factor (3% for 22 years)
=55000*15.937
=$876535