Andrew is considering taking one of two jobs. The first job pays $90,000 as base pay, but there is a 25% chance of getting a further bonus of $54,400. The second job pays $102, 500 for sure. Andrew is risk averse, and his utility from income is v(I) = √I. (a) What is the lottery over income levels that Andrew faces if he takes the first job?

Andrew is considering taking one of two jobs. The first job pays $90,000 as base pay, but there is a 25% chance of getting a further bonus of $54,400. The second job pays $102, 500 for sure. Andrew is risk averse, and his utility from income is v(I) = √I. (a) What is the lottery over income levels that Andrew faces if he takes the first job?

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