Risk Aversion
Risk aversion describes the common preference for a certain outcome over a speculative one that holds the same average expected value. An individual exhibiting risk aversion prefers the 'sure thing'; for instance, they would choose a guaranteed payment of $100 instead of a risky bet with a 50% chance of winning $200 and a 50% chance of winning nothing.
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