Figure 19-4

question 273

Multiple Choice

Figure 19-4.The figure shows a utility function for Dexter.
-Refer to Figure 19-4.From the appearance of the utility function,we know that

• A) Dexter is risk averse.
• B) Dexter gains more satisfaction when his wealth increases by X dollars than he loses in satisfaction when his wealth decreases by X dollars.
• C) the property of decreasing marginal utility applies to Dexter.
• D) All of the above are correct.

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