A Risk-Averse Person Has

question 89

Multiple Choice

A risk-averse person has

• A)utility and marginal utility curves that slope upward.
• B)utility and marginal utility curves that slope downward.
• C)a utility curve that slopes down and a marginal utility curve that slopes upward.
• D)a utility curve that slopes upward and a marginal utility curve that slopes downward.

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Definitions:

401k Plans

Retirement savings plans sponsored by employers that allow employees to save and invest a piece of their paycheck before taxes are taken out.

403b Plans

Tax-deferred retirement savings plan available for public education organizations, some non-profit employers, and self-employed ministers.

Tax Penalty

An additional charge imposed by the tax authority on a taxpayer for not meeting tax obligations or for errors in a tax return.

Taxable Withdrawals

Withdrawals from an investment account that are subject to income tax, usually from accounts that offer tax advantages at the time of deposit or investment.