Risk pooling:

A. reduces the risk of catastrophes happening collectively to groups.
B. doesn't reduce the chances of catastrophes happening to individuals.
C. assures the individuals that they are less likely to have a catastrophe occur.
D. None of these statements is true.


Answer: B

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