Utility Curves
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What types of utility curves (increasing, decreasing, or constant marginal utility of wealth) are generally associated with each of the following attitudes toward risk:
(a) risk-averse,
(b) risk-neutral, and
(c) risk-seeking?
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The types of utility Curves associated with risk in marginal utility of wealth are examined.
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a) risk averse = decreasing
b) risk neutral = constant
c) risk loving = increasing
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