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A small coffee shop owner has exactly enough cash available ($5,000) to cover her employees' payroll for the week. An acquaintance offers her an investment opportunity that has a 50% chance of turning the $5,000 into $15,000 overnight, but a 50% chance of losing the entire $5,000. Analyze the coffee shop owner's likely decision. In your answer, explain the economic principle that governs her choice, focusing on the context of the funds involved.
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