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    • Temptation, Willpower, and the Problem of Rational Self-Control 

      MARY E. DEILY; W. ROBERT REED (Rationality and Society, 1993-10-01)
      This article develops a model of consumption when individuals maximize utility knowing that they will experience varying levels of temptation and willpower over time. Examination of the optimal consumption path reveals ...