As manager of a retail outlet readying for an uncertain Christmas season, you're not sure how many extra staff to hire and you must pre-commit (decide before knowing busyness). What is the most you would be willing to pay for a perfect forecast of season busyness? (Choose the closest maximum price). High staff levels $8,000 $54,000 Season Low staff levels Quiet (30% likelihood) Busy (70% likelihood) $15,000 $22,000

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As manager of a retail outlet readying for an uncertain Christmas season, you're not
sure how many extra staff to hire and you must pre-commit (decide before knowing
busyness). What is the most you would be willing to pay for a perfect forecast of
season busyness? (Choose the closest maximum price).
Low staff levels
$15,000
$22,000
High staff levels
$8,000
$54,000
Season
Quiet (30% likelihood)
Busy (70% likelihood)
O A. $2300
O B. $1900
O C. $2500
O D. $2100
Transcribed Image Text:As manager of a retail outlet readying for an uncertain Christmas season, you're not sure how many extra staff to hire and you must pre-commit (decide before knowing busyness). What is the most you would be willing to pay for a perfect forecast of season busyness? (Choose the closest maximum price). Low staff levels $15,000 $22,000 High staff levels $8,000 $54,000 Season Quiet (30% likelihood) Busy (70% likelihood) O A. $2300 O B. $1900 O C. $2500 O D. $2100
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