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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 is willing to pay a premium to avoid a risky situation.
◦ he has negative marginal utility of wealth.
◦ his utility function is convex.
◦ All of the above.


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okolip

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he is willing to pay a premium to avoid a risky situation.





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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 will buy theft insurance to cover the full $100
◦ as long as it does not cost more than $70.
◦ as long as it does not cost more than $50.
◦ as long as it does not cost more than $25.
◦ at any price.



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as long as it does not cost more than $70.



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The above figure shows Bob's utility function, which is
◦ concave.
◦ L-shaped.
◦ linear.
◦ convex.



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concave.



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