The St. Petersburg paradox occurs when:
A. individuals are willing to pay significantly more than the expected value of a gamble.
B. individuals are willing to pay significantly less than the expected value of a gamble.
C. individuals are willing to pay exactly the expected value of a gamble.
D. None of the statements illustrates the St. Petersburg paradox.
Answer: B
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