What is the difference between the utility function of a risk averse person and a risk neutral person

The utility function of a risk averse person is an upward rising curve concave to the wealth axis. The utility function of a risk neutral person is an upward sloping straight line.

Economics

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The figure above shows the market for umbrellas in Sunville. When the market for umbrellas in Sunville is in equilibrium, what is the total surplus?

A) $0 B) $12,000 C) $24,000 D) $16,000

Economics

For products like parking lots and hotels, costs of building capacity are mostly fixed or sunk and firms in this industry typically face capacity constraints. Therefore,

a. If SRMR>SRMC at capacity, then the firms should price to fill capacity b. If SRMRLRMC at capacity, then the firms should price to fill capacity d. If LRMR>LRMC at capacity, then the firms should price to fill capacity

Economics