Microeconomics Flashcards
1
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Expected Value=?
A
E.V=p1x+p2y (where x and y are the outcomes and p1,p2 are the probability of the occurrence of the outcomes respectively)
2
Q
Simple Lottery?
A
The outcomes that may result are certain.
3
Q
Compound Lottery?
A
Outcomes of a lottery can be lottery themselves
4
Q
VNM Expected Utility Assumptions
A
- Pref Complete and Transitive
- Continuity (a small change in probability, do not change the ordering nature)
- Independence (Addition of a new outcome will not change the order of preference )
- Unequal Probability