The Following Is a Payoff Table Giving Profits for Various

question 48

Multiple Choice

The following is a payoff table giving profits for various situations. What decision would an optimist make?

• A) Alternative 1
• B) Alternative 2
• C) Alternative 3
• D) Do Nothing
• E) State of Nature A

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