Multiple Choice
A consumer who is risk averse is best characterized as _______________.
A) A consumer who may accept a risky prospect even if the expected gain is negative
B) A consumer who demands a positive expected gain as compensation for taking risk
C) A consumer who completely ignores risk and makes his/her decisions based solely on expected values
D) None of the above
Correct Answer:

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Correct Answer:
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