The following figure shows a utility function for DexterUTILITY1,300 1.000WEALTH (Dollars)800Refer to Figure 28-3. Suppose the vertical distance between the points (0, A) and (o, B) is 12. If his wealth increased from $1,300 to $1,800, thenOaDexter would be more likely to buy insurance.Ob Dexters subjective measure of his well-being would increase by less than 12 unitsDexter would change from being a misk-averse person into a person who is not risk averseOd Dexters subjective measure of his well being would increase by more than 12 units

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UTILITY U L!! 800 1,300 1.800 WEALTH (Dollars) Refer to Figure 28-3. Suppose the vertical distance between the points (0, A) and (o, B) is 12. If his wealth increased from $1,300 to $1,800, then OaDexter would be more likely to buy insurance. Ob Deders subjective measure of his well-being would increase by less than 12 units O Dexter would change from being a risk-averse person into a person who is not risk averse: Od Dexters subjective measure of his wes being would increase by more than 12 units

UTILITY U L!! 800 1,300 1.800 WEALTH (Dollars) Refer to Figure 28-3. Suppose the vertical distance between the points (0, A) and (o, B) is 12. If his wealth increased from $1,300 to $1,800, then OaDexter would be more likely to buy insurance. Ob Deders subjective measure of his well-being would increase by less than 12 units O Dexter would change from being a risk-averse person into a person who is not risk averse: Od Dexters subjective measure of his wes being would increase by more than 12 units

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