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Suppose that Stimpy's utility function U is given by U = w0.5, where w is wealth measured in thousands of dollars. Stimpy has wealth of $20,000 but faces a probability of getting ill and losing $10,000. He has an 80% probability of being well and a 20% probability of being ill. Suppose that Stimpy's utility function U is given by U = w<sup>0.5</sup>, where w is wealth measured in thousands of dollars. Stimpy has wealth of $20,000 but faces a probability of getting ill and losing $10,000. He has an 80% probability of being well and a 20% probability of being ill.

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a. Expected value = 0.80(20,000) + 0.20(...

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