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Question 3 (20 marks) Consider two utility functions u(x) and ū(2) where x is the amount of money consumed by the agent. a) Explain formally what it means that an agent with utility function u is more risk averse than an agent with utility function ū. b) Show that an agent with utility function u(x) = log x is more risk averse than an agent with utility function ū(2) = V2.
Question 3 (20 marks) Consider two utility functions u(x) and ū(2) where x is the amount of money consumed by the agent. a) Explain formally what it means that an agent with utility function u is more risk averse than an agent with utility function ū. b) Show that an agent with utility function u(x) = log x is more risk averse than an agent with utility function ū(2) = V2.
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