Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 14

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
-(Table: Amy's Utility Function) Look at the table Amy's Utility Function. Amy is an entrepreneur with current income equal to $40,000. Amy is considering development of a new product. The probability that her new product earns Amy $10,000 in additional income is 0.5, and the probability that Amy incurs a reduction of $10,000 from her current income is also 0.5. Suppose Amy can buy a fair insurance policy that will compensate her for any losses. Amy's premium will be _____, her guaranteed income will be _____, and her expected utility will be _____ utils.

• A) $5,000; $10,000; 200
• B) $10,000; $30,000; 500
• C) $10,000; $40,000; 620
• D) $30,000; $50,000; 720

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Definitions:

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity of it that consumers are willing to purchase at various prices.

Buyers

People or organizations that purchase products or services by paying with currency.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good or service versus what they actually receive, reflecting profit margins.

Market Equilibrium

The condition in a market where the quantity of a product demanded by consumers equals the quantity supplied by producers, resulting in a stable price.