E(r) 0000 10.125 9.125 8.125 02 10 The expected returns of P, A, B and C are 5%, 8.125%, 10.125% and 9.125% respectively. While the standard deviations of P, A, B and C are 10%, 15%, 17% and 20% respectively. Which of the three indifference curves-denoted with "1", "2" and "3" on the graph passing through P is associated with a mean-variance investor with risk aversion of 57 01 03 O None of them 15 17 20

E(r) 0000 10.125 9.125 8.125 02 10 The expected returns of P, A, B and C are 5%, 8.125%, 10.125% and 9.125% respectively. While the standard deviations of P, A, B and C are 10%, 15%, 17% and 20% respectively. Which of the three indifference curves-denoted with "1", "2" and "3" on the graph passing through P is associated with a mean-variance investor with risk aversion of 57 01 03 O None of them 15 17 20

Microeconomic Theory

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Chapter16: Labor Markets

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