(a) Given a utility function of an individual is U(x) = x² - 4x, determine his risk attitude. (b) With a utility function of U(x) = x - 3x², where x is the amount invested. determine if this function satisfy the two properties of utility functions. (i) (ii) compute the utility when the amount invested is 3 and 5 respectively.

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(a)
Given a utility function of an individual is U(x) = x² - 4x, determine his risk attitude.
(b)
With a utility function of U(x) = x - 3x², where x is the amount invested.
(i) determine if this function satisfy the two properties of utility functions.
(ii)
compute the utility when the amount invested is 3 and 5 respectively.
Transcribed Image Text:(a) Given a utility function of an individual is U(x) = x² - 4x, determine his risk attitude. (b) With a utility function of U(x) = x - 3x², where x is the amount invested. (i) determine if this function satisfy the two properties of utility functions. (ii) compute the utility when the amount invested is 3 and 5 respectively.
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