Refer to the information provided in Figure 17.1 below to answer the question(s) that follow.  Figure 17.1 Refer to Figure 17.1. Suppose John's utility from income is given in the figure. From this we would say that John is

A. risk-loving.
B. risk-averse.
C. a risk taker.
D. risk-neutral.


Answer: B

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