Consider the data in the table below for investments A and B. Using the function U(w) = w} - w, calculate which of the two Investments has the higher utility for an investor.
  

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Outcome 10 5 W A 1 Probability 2/5 2/5 1/5 Outcome 9 Wi B Probability 2/3 1/3 Q 1(c) The risk-free rate is 2% and the borrowing rate is 5%. The expected return on the risky asset is 11% and standard deviation is 17%. Describe the investment opportunity set available to investors in this case. Outcome 10 5 W A 1 Probability 2/5 2/5 1/5 Outcome 9 Wi B Probability 2/3 1/3 Q 1(c) The risk-free rate is 2% and the borrowing rate is 5%. The expected return on the risky asset is 11% and standard deviation is 17%. Describe the investment opportunity set available to investors in this case.

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