John's utility of wealth curve is shown in the above figure. He currently has total wealth of $20,000. If there is a 50 percent chance that his $10,000 car will be stolen, what is the value of insurance against the theft?
A) $0
B) $5,000
C) $7,000
D) $13,000
C
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A) Firm 1 will follow Strategy Y, and Firm 2 will follow Strategy X B) Firm 1 will follow Strategy X, and Firm 2 will follow Strategy Y C) both firms will follow Strategy X D) both firms will follow Strategy Y
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If demand is price inelastic, a decrease in price
a. raises total revenue to the seller b. raises total expenditure on the good, but not total revenue to the seller c. reduces total revenue to the seller d. leaves total revenue to the seller unchanged e. leaves total expenditure on the good unchanged
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