Consider two states of the world (economic boom and economic bust) and four investments with identical...
Consider two states of the world (economic boom and economic bust) and four investments with identical costs.A risk-averse investor would prefer an investment that:
A.results in a payoff of $200 in a boom and $50 in a bust for an expected value of $100.
B.results in a payoff of $ 300 in a boom and $0 in a bust for an expected value of $100
C.results in a payoff of $100 regardless of boom or bust.
D.results in a certain payoff of $ 50.
Choose the correct answer and explain.
Homework Answers
C.results in a payoff of $100 regardless of boom or bust.
Out of Option A, B and C C jhas the lowest risk as it has guranteed payoff
Between Option C and Option D, Option D provides lower payoff
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