Exam 16: Uncertainty

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16.2 Attitudes Toward Risk 16.2 Attitudes Toward Risk    -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.The midpoint of the chord that runs from zero and intersects the utility function where wealth is 100,represents Bob's -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.The midpoint of the chord that runs from zero and intersects the utility function where wealth is 100,represents Bob's

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Steven currently has wealth of $10,000.He is risk averse about losing any of his wealth,but risk loving about adding to his wealth.Draw his utility function.

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Cindy's attitudes towards risk are summarized by the utility function U(w)= Cindy's attitudes towards risk are summarized by the utility function U(w)=   .Cindy has an initial wealth of $100.There is a 10% chance that her home will sustain flood damage next year costing her $40 in repairs.What is the most she will pay to for a full $40 of flood insurance? .Cindy has an initial wealth of $100.There is a 10% chance that her home will sustain flood damage next year costing her $40 in repairs.What is the most she will pay to for a full $40 of flood insurance?

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