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After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

  • Define and measure economic risk.
  • Illustrate an individual's risk preferences graphically.
  • Explain why people purchase insurance policies.
  • Analyze why people take certain risks and avoid others.
  • Identify and explain several strategies for managing risk.






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