Use the Following to Answer Questions

question 52

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions:
Figure: Differences in Risk Aversion
-(Figure: Differences in Risk Aversion) Look at the figure Differences in Risk Aversion. Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Ernest will gain more utility from insurance than will Salvatore.
• B) Salvatore will gain less utility from an increase in income than Ernest but will lose more utility than Ernest from a fall in income.
• C) Ernest is more risk-averse than Salvatore.
• D) If either Ernest or Salvatore buys insurance, adverse selection will occur.

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