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Smith Just Bought a House for $250,000

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Smith just bought a house for $250,000.Earthquake insurance,which would pay $250,000 in the event of a major earthquake,is available for $25,000.Smith estimates that the probability of a major earthquake in the coming year is 10 percent,and that in the event of such a quake,the property would be worth nothing.The utility (U) that Smith gets from income (I) is given as follows: U(I) = I0.5.
Should Smith buy the insurance?


A) Yes.
B) No.
C) Smith is indifferent.
D) We need more information on Smith's attitude toward risk.

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