Suppose my utility function for asset position x is givenby u(x) ln x.
a. Am I risk-averse, risk-neutral, or risk-seeking?
b. I now have $20,000 and am considering the followingtwo lotteries:
L1: With probability 1, I lose $1,000.
L2: With probability .9, I gain $0.
L2: With probability .1, I lose $10,000.
- Determine which lottery I prefer and the risk premium of L2.