Multiple Choice
An individual has preferences consistent with prospect theory. The person takes their current wealth of $10,000 (plus any certain additions) as their reference point. Gains above this reference point are worth +1 util. Losses below this reference point are worth -2 utils. The person is faced with two choice problems. The first involves a choice between (A) no gamble and (B) a gamble with an equal chance of winning $1,800 and losing $1,000. The second choice problem,the person first has $1,000 taken away (resulting in the adjustment of the reference point) . The choice is then between (C) being given back $1,000 for sure and (D) an equal chance of winning $2,800 or nothing. What choices would the person make?
A) A and C.
B) A and D.
C) B and C.
D) B and D.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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