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S E47: Making Decisions in an Uncertain World

Think Like An Economist

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The Risk of Uncertainty

Economists use the term utility to describe your level of well being. Focusing on what happens to your well being, rather than your bank account, explains why we're risk ofus. It's another way of saying people dislike uncertainty. There's always risk when you don't know the outcome with certainty.

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