Microeconomics, Student Value Edition (2nd Edition)
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Author: Daron Acemoglu, David Laibson, John List
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Chapter 16, Problem 6P
(a)
To determine
The expected value of an investment, if the investment is made by a risk neutral bank.
(b)
To determine
Decision of the bank if government aid is provided.
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