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In this reading Salmon explains the problem of induction raised by David Hume and examines several answers to it, including inductive, probabilistic, and pragmatic solutions.
-Salmon says that science at bottom is a matter of faith.
Expected Utility
A theory in economics that predicts the choices individuals will make by considering the risks and benefits of their options and selecting the one which offers the most utility.
Utility Function
A mathematical representation that describes how a consumer ranks different bundles of goods based on the level of satisfaction or utility they provide.
Risk Premium
The extra return or profit that an investor requires to hold riskier assets, over and above that of a risk-free asset.
Utility Function
A mathematical representation that shows the relationship between an individual’s consumption bundle and their level of satisfaction or utility.
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