Simone has a concave utility of wealth function, u(x). She is contemplating two prospects, Y and Z. EV(Z) > EV(Y). Which of the following statements is true? a. Simone will necessarily prefer Z to Y.
b. Simoneâs ranking of Y and Z cannot be determined without knowing the distribution of the outcomes that result in EV(Y) and EV(Z).
c. Simone will necessarily prefer Y to Z.
d. Because EV(Z) > EV(Y), EU(Z) > EU(Y), but that is not sufficient information to determine her preference ranking.

In its 2016 annual report, caterpillar inc. reported the following (in millions): 2016 2015 sales $38,537 $47,011 cost of goods sold 28,309 33,546 as a percentage of sales, did caterpillar's gross profit increase or decrease during 2016? select one: a. gross profit increased from 26.8% to 28.6% b. gross profit decreased from 28.6% to 26.5% c. gross profit increased from 71.4% to 73.2% d. gross profit decreased from 73.2% to 71.4% e. there is not enough information to answer the question.

what is your question? 1 high schoolbusiness 5 points imagine that you have won $100 in the state lottery. you have a choice between spending the money on shopping now or putting it away in a savings account for one year. you decide to spend the money now on shopping. thus, you will lose the interest that you could have earned by saving the money. the lost interest is cost of spending money now.

Delux technology has a reputation of reliability and a winning customer service, qualities that to build this highly respected name brand over the last 15 years. speaking at a recent business conference, steve, the ceo of delux, told his audience, "we have built our reputation by changing little over the last several years, but consistently customers with great, caring service and a reliable product." which type of strategy does delux technology use? a.) growth strategy b.) defensive strategy c.) retrenchment strategy d.) merger approach e.) stability strategy