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Evvie72

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The above figure shows Bob's utility function. He currently has $100 of wealth, but there is a 50% chance that it could all be stolen. Bob's expected wealth is
◦ $0.
◦ $100.
◦ $75.
◦ $50.


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The above figure shows Bob's utility function. He currently has $100 of wealth, but there is a 50% chance that it could all be stolen. To reduce the chance of theft to zero, Bob is willing to pay
◦ $20.
◦ $50.
◦ $80.
◦ $70.






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The above figure shows Bob's utility function. He currently has $100 of wealth, but there is a 50% chance that it could all be stolen. Over and above the price of fair insurance, what is the risk premium Bob would pay to eliminate the chance of theft?
◦ $50
◦ $0
◦ $20
◦ $30




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The above figure shows Bob's utility function. He currently has $100 of wealth, but there is a 50% chance that it could all be stolen. Living with this risk gives Bob the same expected utility as if there was no chance of theft and his wealth was
◦ $50.
◦ $30.
◦ $20.
◦ $0.




 

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