Figure 27-2

question 66

Multiple Choice

Figure 27-2.The figure shows a utility function for Britney.
-Refer to Figure 27-2.From the appearance of the utility function,we know that

• A)Britney is risk averse.
• B)Britney gains more satisfaction when her wealth increases by X dollars than she loses in satisfaction when her wealth decreases by X dollars.
• C)the property of increasing marginal utility applies to Britney.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Consumer Price Index

An index measuring the average change over time in the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.

Base Year

The year with which other years are compared when an index is constructed: for example, a price index.

Minimum Wage

The lowest legal hourly pay for employees, set by government law.

Unskilled Workers

Workers who possess no special skills or training and typically perform simple tasks that require minimal prior experience.