8. ADVANCED ANALYSIS A mathematically fair bet is one in which the amount won will on average...

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8. ADVANCED ANALYSIS A “mathematically fair bet” is one in which the amount won will on average equal the amount bet, for example, when a gambler bets, say, $100 for a 10 percent chance to win $1000 ($100 5 .10 3 $1000). Assuming diminishing marginal utility of dollars, explain why this is not a fair bet in terms of utility. Why is it even a less fair bet when the “house” takes a cut of each dollar bet? So is gambling irrational? LO4

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Economics Principles Problems And Policies

ISBN: 9780073511443

19th Edition

Authors: Campbell Mcconnell ,Stanley Brue ,Sean Flynn

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