6. (15) A individual, with a utility function InW and an initial wealth level Wo, is faced with a fair gamble of winning or losing Sh (where Wo > h> 0) with 50-50 chance. (a) Is this individual risk averse? Explain. (b) Suppose that the individual is willing to pay up to an amount of f in order to avoid such a gamble. Give the equation that determines f, and solve the equation for f (i.e., express fin terms of Wo and h). (c) Show that fincreases as h increases.

6. (15) A individual, with a utility function InW and an initial wealth level Wo, is faced with a fair gamble of winning or losing Sh (where Wo > h> 0) with 50-50 chance. (a) Is this individual risk averse? Explain. (b) Suppose that the individual is willing to pay up to an amount of f in order to avoid such a gamble. Give the equation that determines f, and solve the equation for f (i.e., express fin terms of Wo and h). (c) Show that fincreases as h increases.

A First Course in Probability (10th Edition)

10th Edition

ISBN:9780134753119

Author:Sheldon Ross

Publisher:Sheldon Ross

Chapter1: Combinatorial Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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