A community is faced with making a decision about a development project that will bring much-needed housing and jobs. Unfortunately the development project has not factored in erosion that may affect the river that runs through town. The town is split on the decision. The certain payoff is jobs and housing. The uncertain payoff is how this development project will affect the river. Those who prefer to move ahead with the development project are considered to be
A) risk-averse.
B) risk-sensitive.
C) risk-prone.
D) Both a and c
E) Both b and c

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The Answer of A community is faced with making a decision about a development project that will bring much-needed housing and jobs. Unfortunately the development project has not factored in erosion that may affect the river that runs through town. The town is split on the decision. The certain payoff is jobs and housing. The uncertain payoff is how this development project will affect the river. Those who prefer to move ahead with the development project are considered to be
A) risk-averse.
B) risk-sensitive.
C) risk-prone.
D) Both a and c
E) Both b and c

A Community Is Faced with Making a Decision About a Development