The Total Utility of Income Curve for a Risk-Averse Individual

question 7

Multiple Choice

The total utility of income curve for a risk-averse individual will be _____ with income.

• A)decreasing
• B)increasing at an increasing rate
• C)increasing at a constant rate
• D)increasing at a decreasing rate

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