People Tend to Be Risk-Averse When

question 29

Multiple Choice

People tend to be risk-averse when

• A) paying taxes is a loss.
• B) there is a 50% chance of gaining nothing.
• C) given two choices and the gains for either choice would be the same.
• D) the preference is for the uncertain with the thought that it will bring the most gains.
• E) the options given all result in a positive outcome for all involved.

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