The Following Is a Payoff Table

question 67

Multiple Choice

The following is a payoff table. What decision should be made based on the minimax regret criterion?

• A)Alternative 1
• B)Alternative 2
• C)Alternative 3
• D)State of Nature C
• E)Does not matter

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