a. If Sharon were risk neutral, which investment would she select? Explain why. b. If she were risk averse, which investment would she select? Why? c. If she were risk seeking, which investments would she select? Why? d. Suppose a fourth investment, W, is available. It offers an expected return of 18%, and it has a standard deviation of 9%. If Sharon is risk averse, can you say which investment she will choose? Why or why not? Are there any investments that you are certain she will not choose?

a. If Sharon were risk neutral, which investment would she select? Explain why. b. If she were risk averse, which investment would she select? Why? c. If she were risk seeking, which investments would she select? Why? d. Suppose a fourth investment, W, is available. It offers an expected return of 18%, and it has a standard deviation of 9%. If Sharon is risk averse, can you say which investment she will choose? Why or why not? Are there any investments that you are certain she will not choose?

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