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If you are exposed to a 50/50 chance of gaining or losing $1000 and insurance that removes the risk costs $500, at what level of wealth will you be indifferent relative to taking the gamble or paying the insurance? That is, what is your certainty equivalent wealth? Assume your utility function is U(W) = -W-1.

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          If you are exposed to a 50/50 chance of gaining or losing $1000 and insurance that
removes the risk costs $500, at what level of wealth will you be indifferent relative to
taking the gamble or paying the insurance? That is, what is your certainty equivalent
wealth? Assume your utility function is U(W) = -W-1.

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Principles of Economics

Gregory Mankiw 8th Edition

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01/23/2025

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First, let's consider the two possible outcomes of the gamble: a. Gaining $1000: Your wealth will be W + $1000 b. Losing $1000: Your wealth will be W - $1000 Show more…

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If you are exposed to a 50/50 chance of gaining or losing $1000 and insurance that removes the risk costs $500, at what level of wealth will you be indifferent relative to taking the gamble or paying the insurance? That is, what is your certainty equivalent wealth? Assume your utility function is U(W) = -W-1.