Suppose That Rick Is Fortunate Enough to Receive a Gift

question 3

Essay

Suppose that Rick is fortunate enough to receive a gift from a family member of $5,000, which he may use as he does see fit. Rick is then offered a chance to receive an additional $2,000 with certainty, or a 50-50 chance of either $5,000 or $0.
(a) Which would Rick accept?
(b) Suppose instead that Rick has $10,000 in a bank account. He must now choose between
paying $3,000 with certainty or taking a 50-50 chance of loss of either $0 or $5,000. Which would Rick choose?
(c) Were Rick’s choices consistent? Explain why or why not.

Recognize the incentive mechanism provided by the patent system for the creation of new knowledge.

Understand the significance of established property rights for efficient market operations.

Evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies in managing the utilization of common resources and the protection of public goods.

Understand the fundamental characteristics that define public goods and common resources.

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