Hard
Math and Logic
Payoff 2n (St. Petersburg). Charge to play?
Choose an answer
A.�100
B.�1,000
C.Your life savings
D.Small amount
Answer: Small amount
The mathematical expectation is infinite, but most people wouldn't pay more than �20. This illustrates that humans value money based on 'utility' rather than just the raw expected amount.
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