The Preferences a Risk Neutral Individual Can Be Captured in E(U)

question 61

Multiple Choice

The preferences a risk neutral individual can be captured in E(U) theory by:

• A)a concave utility function.
• B)a linear utility function.
• C)a convex utility function.
• D)an exponential utility function.
• E)a circular utility function.

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Definitions:

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