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lidoalex

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The law of large numbers:
 
  A) can be used to explain why some people are risk averse and others are risk neutral or risk loving.
  B) can be used to explain why some people choose to self-insure against random, single and largely unpredictable events.
  C) states that large amounts of information are often preferred to small amounts of information.
  D) states that the average outcome of a large number of similar events can often be predicted.

Question 2

The purpose of a chain-weighted price index is to account for:
 
  A) the costs of purchasing wholesale products like chains and industrial goods.
  B) the changes in the quantities of goods and services purchased over time.
  C) linkages in price changes among industrialized countries.
  D) none of the above



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B




lidoalex

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Excellent


aliotak

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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