Bernice's Utility Function Is U(x, Y)= Min{x, Y}

question 36

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Bernice's utility function is U(x, y)= min{x, y}.The price of x used to be 3 but rose to 4.The price of y remained at 1.Her income is 12.She would need an income of $15 to be able to afford a bundle as good as her old one at the new prices.

Calculate the expected utility for different financial decisions under uncertainty and determine preferences based on utility maximization principles.

Understand and apply the concepts of present value and how interest rates affect investment decisions and the value of future payments.

Identify strategies for individuals to reduce financial risk and apply concepts of risk aversion in personal financial planning.

Grasp the principles of the efficient market hypothesis, including the implications for stock prices and investment strategies.

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