with a less predictable payoff that is higher on average. For example, a risk-averse investor might choose to put their money into a bank account with a low but guaranteed interest rate, rather than into a stock that may have high expected returns, but also involves a chance of losing value.

Example

A person is given the choice between two scenarios: one with a guaranteed payoff, and one with a risky payoff with same average value.

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