A Given Person Is Risk Loving Through All Relevant Levels

question 30

Multiple Choice

A given person is risk loving through all relevant levels of income.The expected utility of receiving an extra $5,000 with probability 0.5 and an extra $15,000 with probability 0.5 must be:

• A)larger than the utility of receiving an extra $10,000 with certainty.
• B)equal to the utility of receiving an extra $10,000 with certainty.
• C)smaller than the utility of receiving an extra $10,000 with certainty.
• D)larger than or equal to the utility of receiving an extra $10,000 with certainty, depending upon the initial level of income.
• E)smaller than or equal to the utility of receiving an extra $10,000 with certainty, depending upon the initial level of income.

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Definitions:

Imports and Exports

The practice of bringing goods and services into a country (imports) and sending goods and services out of a country (exports) to engage in international trade.

United States

A country located in North America comprised of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions, known for its diverse geography, culture, and economy.

Countertrade

A method of trade in which goods or services are exchanged for other goods or services rather than for money.

Equivalent Amount

A value or quantity that corresponds or is considered equal in value, function, or significance to another in a different context or format.