Suppose that Laura has a utility function of U(W) = W0.5 and an initial wealth of W

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Suppose that Laura has a utility function of U(W) = W0.5 and an initial wealth of W = $ 100. How much of a risk premium would she want to participate in a gamble that has a 50% probability of raising her wealth to $ 120 and a 50% probability of lowering her wealth to $ 80?


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Managerial Economics and Strategy

ISBN: 978-0321566447

1st edition

Authors: Jeffrey M. Perloff, James A. Brander

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