Suppose That Thom Experiences a Greater Loss in Utility If

question 54

Multiple Choice

Suppose that Thom experiences a greater loss in utility if he loses $50 than he would gain in utility if he wins $50. This implies that Thom's

• A)marginal utility diminishes as wealth rises, so he must be risk averse.
• B)marginal utility diminishes as wealth rises, but we can't tell from this if he is risk averse.
• C)marginal utility increases as wealth rises, so he must be risk averse.
• D)marginal utility increases as wealth rises, but we can't tell from this if he is risk averse.

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Definitions:

Units-Of-Production Method

A depreciation method that allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life based on the number of units it produces.

Scrap Value

Scrap Value is the estimated residual value of an asset at the end of its useful life, representing what can be recovered from selling the asset as scrap or for parts.

Straight-Line Method

A method of calculating depreciation of an asset where the expense is evenly distributed over its useful life.

Scrap Value

The estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful life, often considered when calculating depreciation.