Suppose a function is given as U(M) = M^1/2 , and M = $900 is the initial wealth. Suppose one faces a loss of $59 with probability 0.5.
a. Determine the expected monetary value and expected utility of this risk?
b. Determine the most one would be willing to pay to insure against this risk?
c. Determine how much a risk-neutral person (U = M) would be willing to offer as insurance against the risk.