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An expected utility maximiser owns a car worth £60000£60000 and has a bank account with £20000£20000. The money in the bank is safe, but there is a 50%50% probability that the car will be stolen. The utility of wealth for the agent is u(y)=ln(y)u(y)=ln(y) and they have no other assets.
A risk-neutral insurance company is willing to insure the car at the premium of π=£2/3π=£2/3 for every one pound of coverage.
How much insurance coverage will the individual choose to buy?
a. £30,000
b.£40,000
c. £80,000
d.£60,000
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