The Slope of the Utility of Wealth Curve of a Risk-Averse

question 76

Multiple Choice

The slope of the utility of wealth curve of a risk-averse person

• A) increases as wealth increases.
• B) decreases as wealth increases.
• C) is constant.
• D) is negative.

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