Suppose that the individual has the quadratic utility function: U(W) = a+bW +cW2 where W is wealth.

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Suppose that the individual has the quadratic utility function:

U(W) = a+bW +cW2 where W is wealth.

i. Derive the restrictions on

a, b, c for a risk averter.

ii. Derive the expected utility function in terms of μ and σ.

iii. Given the plausible assumptions on the utility of wealth, in what range of W is this utility function relevant?

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Monetary Economics

ISBN: 9780415772099

2nd Edition

Authors: Jagdish Handa

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