David's Utility Function If David's Current Wealth Is $61,000

question 186

Multiple Choice

David's Utility Function If David's current wealth is $61,000, then

• A) his gain in utility from gaining $1,000 is less than his loss in utility from losing $1,000. David is risk averse.
• B) his gain in utility from gaining $1,000 is less than his loss in utility from losing $1,000. David is not risk averse.
• C) his gain in utility from gaining $1,000 is greater than his loss in utility from losing $1,000. David is risk averse.
• D) his gain in utility from gaining $1,000 is greater than his loss in utility from losing $1,000. David is not risk averse.

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Definitions:

Monopoly Pricing

Pricing strategies employed by a monopoly, where a single firm controls the entire market for a good or service and can influence prices.

Deadweight Loss

Economic inefficiency resulting when the market equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved.

Social Cost

The total cost to society, including both private costs and any external costs, from producing or consuming a good or service.

Total Surplus

The sum of consumer surplus and producer surplus in a market, representing the total net benefit to society.