Figure 19-2

question 320

Multiple Choice

Figure 19-2.The figure shows a utility function for Mary Ann.
-Refer to Figure 19-2.From the appearance of the utility function,we know that

• A) Mary Ann is risk averse.
• B) Mary Ann gains more satisfaction when her wealth increases by X dollars than she loses in satisfaction when her wealth decreases by X dollars.
• C) the property of increasing marginal utility applies to Mary Ann.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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