The Larger a Defendant's Expected Payment to a Plaintiff, the More

question 131

True/False

The larger a defendant's expected payment to a plaintiff, the more likely the case will be settled regardless if the expected payment is high due to the plaintiff's probability of winning, or if there is a large potential damage payment.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The extra utility a consumer obtains from the consumption of 1 additional unit of a good or service; equal to the change in total utility divided by the change in the quantity consumed.

Absolute Terms

A method of expression or measurement that is independent of other variables or comparisons, focusing on intrinsic values.

Prospect Theory

A behavioral economic theory that describes how people make choices when faced with uncertain outcomes, emphasizing the value of gains and losses rather than final outcomes.

Default Options

Pre-selected choices or settings designed to simplify decision-making by assuming a standard action unless an alternative is specified.