A Decision-Maker Has Decided to Expand Her Operations and Become

question 35

Essay

A decision-maker has decided to expand her operations and become more efficient.Decision variable d₁ is to do nothing; d₂ is a moderate expansion; and d₃ is a major expansion.
a.Determine the expected value of d₂ if the states of nature are S₁ = 0.25; S₂ = 0.60; and S₃ = 0.15.
b.Determine the expected value for d₃ if the states of nature are S₁ = 0.25; S₂ = 0.60; and S₃ = 0.15.

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