Figure 27-2 The Following Figure Shows a Utility Function for Alex

question 61

Multiple Choice

Figure 27-2
The following figure shows a utility function for Alex.
-Refer to Figure 27-2. From the appearance of Alex's utility function, we know that

• A)if Alex owns a house, then he definitely would buy fire insurance provided the cost of the insurance was reasonable.
• B)Alex would voluntarily exchange a portfolio of stocks with a high average return and a high level of risk for a portfolio with a low average return and a low level of risk.
• C)Alex is risk averse.
• D)Alex is not risk averse.

Identify and explain various behavioral biases and heuristics.

Assess the role of noise traders in financial markets.

Recognize the impact of market efficiency on arbitrage and investment strategies.

Evaluate the effects of overconfidence and other biases on managerial decision-making.

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