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jilianpiloj

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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. What is the most Bob would pay for insurance that would replace his $100 should it be stolen?
◦ $50
◦ $70
◦ $75
◦ $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. If Bob could keep $50 with certainty, his utility would be
◦ a.
◦ b.
◦ c.
◦ d.






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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 is risk averse because
◦ he has diminishing marginal utility of wealth.
◦ he is willing to pay a premium to avoid a risky situation.
◦ his utility function is concave.
◦ All of the above.




 

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