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Risk Neutrality as a Consequence of Constant Marginal Utility
In contrast to risk aversion, risk neutrality is associated with the absence of diminishing marginal utility. A person would be risk-neutral if their valuation of money is linear, meaning $200 is considered exactly twice as good as $100. This proportional valuation makes them more willing to accept a fair gamble.
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