Consider the following prospects: A: (0.5, 0, 0.5: $100, $60, $10) B: (0, 0.9, 0.1: $100, $60, $10) C: (0.2, 0.5, 0.3:$100, $60, $10) D: (0.4, 0.2, 0.4:$100, $60, $10) Show that D > A > B > C is consistent with expected utility theory, and that this preference ordering implies "risk loving" preferences. Show that C > B > D > A is inconsistent with expected utility theory. (a) (b)

Consider the following prospects: A: (0.5, 0, 0.5: $100, $60, $10) B: (0, 0.9, 0.1: $100, $60, $10) C: (0.2, 0.5, 0.3:$100, $60, $10) D: (0.4, 0.2, 0.4:$100, $60, $10) Show that D > A > B > C is consistent with expected utility theory, and that this preference ordering implies "risk loving" preferences. Show that C > B > D > A is inconsistent with expected utility theory. (a) (b)

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