The Following Is a Payoff Table Giving Profits for Various

question 127

Multiple Choice

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

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

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