Subjective Utility Refers to

question 275

Multiple Choice

Subjective utility refers to

• A) the expected value of an outcome.
• B) what an outcome is personally worth to an individual.
• C) a personal estimate of what the probability of an outcome is.
• D) an individual's willingness to take risks.

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