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Which of the following measures are used by a risk‐averse person to minimize risk? A. Diversification…

Diversification spreads nonperfectly correlated risks; Insurance transfers/pools loss exposure; information helps improve risky decisions. Total cost of resources alone is…

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Which of the following measures are used by a risk‐averse person to minimize risk?
A. Diversification of resources
B. Insurance of risk event
C. Total cost of resources
D. Value of information of risk event
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Correct answer B

Diversification spreads nonperfectly correlated risks; Insurance transfers/pools loss exposure; information helps improve risky decisions. Total cost of resources alone is an accounting magnitude, not a risk-reduction mechanism. A, B and D only is correct; all other sets include C and/or omit a genuine approach.

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