For the utility function U = Wa, what values of "a" correspond to being risk averse, risk neutral, and risk loving?

What will be an ideal response?


0 < a < 1 implies risk averse.
a = 1 implies risk neutral.
a > 1 implies risk loving.

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What will be an ideal response?

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