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Read the following article:

http://www.gametheory.net/Mike/applets/Risk/

Discuss if you believe you are a "risk seeker', "risk-averse" or "risk neutral" as described by the author's theory and why you believe what you've chosen.

Your discussion should be at least 100 words and cite any additional references you might find in the textbook or from an outside source.

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Are you a risk seeker, risk averse or risk neutral are determined.

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In the context of "the Game Theory" (Shor, 2006), I would have to say that I have tendencies to be more of a risk-taker in that I am willing to spend money to make money. My degree of risk however is such that I am not willing to spend ...

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