A Consumer Who Is Risk Averse Is Best Characterized as ________

question 103

Multiple Choice

A consumer who is risk averse is best characterized as ________.

• A) a consumer who may accept a risky prospect even if the expected gain is negative
• B) a consumer who demands a positive expected gain as compensation for taking risk
• C) a consumer who completely ignores risk and makes his or her decisions based solely on expected values
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Total Output

The aggregate quantity of goods or services produced in an economy or by a company during a specific period.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of goods produced or units sold, including expenses like rent, wages, and insurance premiums.

Short Run

A period in economic analysis where at least one factor of production is fixed, limiting adjustments to changes in demand or supply.