Consider the Following Decision Scenario If You Are Uncertain Which State of Nature Will Occur

question 45

Short Answer

Consider the following decision scenario: $$\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | l | } \hline { \text { Alternative } } & { \text { State of Nature } } & & \\\hline & \# 1 & \# 2 & \# 3 & \# 4 \\ \hline \text { A } & 1 & 0 & 1 & 6 \\\hline \text { B } & 1 & 5 & 4 & 2 \\\hline \text { C } & 3 & 2 & 2 & 3 \\\hline\end{array}$$ If you are uncertain which state of nature will occur, and use the maximax criterion, which alternative will you select?

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