Question: PROBLEM ( 3 ) Your bike is worth $ 1 9 6 . There is a probability of % 5 0 that you will have

PROBLEM (3) Your bike is worth $196. There is a probability of %50 that you will have an accident that will cause $D of damage to your bike. You are an expected utility maximizer with ()=.(a) There is a risk neutral insurance agency that insures you -in return for an insurance premium of $96- against accident risk by fully compensating you for the damages, in case of an accident. What is the minimum level of damages D, for which you would want to be insured? What is the maximum level of damages D, for which the insurance company is willing to sell this insurance to you? (b) In (a), assume D =160. Suppose that the insurance company offers an alternative insurance called half-coverage insurance. This half insurance costs half as much ($96/2= $48) but covers half of the damages in case of an accident. Would you prefer the original full insurance, half insurance or no insurance at all?

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