A Decision Maker Can Be Described with Utility Which Is

question 59

Multiple Choice

A decision maker can be described with utility which is only a function of income and which exhibits diminishing marginal utility of income. This decision maker is:

• A)risk-averse.
• B)risk-neutral.
• C)risk-loving.
• D)risk-gaining.

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Definitions:

Creditor

An entity (person or institution) that lends money or extends credit to another entity.

Investor

A person or organization that invests money anticipating financial gains in return.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows in discounted cash flow analysis.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specified rate of return.