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Suppose an Asset Has a Risky Return Given By xN(μ,σ2)x \sim N\left(\mu, \sigma^{2}\right)

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Suppose an asset has a risky return given by xN(μ,σ2) x \sim N\left(\mu, \sigma^{2}\right) . Gus believes the return on the asset is given by x^N(μ,σ^2) \hat{x} \sim N\left(\mu, \hat{\sigma}^{2}\right) , where σ^>σ\hat{\sigma}>\sigma . Lulu believes the return on the asset is given by xN(μ,σ2) x \sim N\left(\mu, \sigma^{2}\right) . Gus and Lulu have the same risk averse preferences. Which of the following is true?


A) Gus requires a larger risk premium on the asset than Lulu.
B) Lulu requires a larger risk premium on the asset than Gus.
C) Gus is more likely to purchase the asset.
D) Gus and Lulu require the same risk premium.

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