Suppose that we are interested in explaining the equity pre- mium puzzle using prospect theory. Suppose also that the probability weighting function is linear and the utility function under prospect theory is given by x0.5 if x ≥ 0 (domain of gains)   v (x) =   — (−x)   0.5   if x < 0 (domain of losses)     Evaluate the following statement. ”Under the assumptions given in the question we can explain the equity premium puzzle.” (A) True. (B) False. (C) There is insufficient information to answer this question.

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Suppose that we are interested in explaining the equity pre- mium puzzle using prospect theory. Suppose also that the probability weighting function is linear and the utility function under prospect theory is given by

x0.5 if x ≥ 0 (domain of gains)

 

v (x) =

 

— (−x)

 

0.5

 

if x < 0 (domain of losses)

 

 

Evaluate the following statement. ”Under the assumptions given in the question we can explain the equity premium puzzle.”

(A) True.

(B) False.

(C) There is insufficient information to answer this question.

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