-John's Utility of Wealth Curve Is Shown in the Above

question 139

Multiple Choice

-John's utility of wealth curve is shown in the above figure. He currently has wealth of $20,000. If there is a 10 percent chance of losing all his wealth, what is the value of insurance against this loss?

• A) $0
• B) $2,000
• C) $3,000
• D) $17,000

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