Joe is currently unemployed and without health insurance coverage. he derives utility (u) from his interest income on his savings (y) according to the following function: u = 5(y1/2)joe presently makes about $40,000 of interest income per year. he realizes that there is about a 5 percent probability that he may suffer a heart attack. the cost of treatment will be about $20,000 if a heart attack occurs. calculate joe’s expected utility level without any health insurance coverage.

calculate joe’s expected income without any insurance coverage

suppose joe must pay a premium of $1,500 for health insurance coverage with acme insurance. would he buy the health insurance? why or why not?

Acolleague from the plant in germany has arrived at the chicago plant to share insights on a recent product line changeover implemented in germany. this changeover has saved thousands of euros at the german facility, but jim does not think it will work in the united states. jim feels that there is a completely different attitude towards work and innovation in the u. s., and in fact, thinks the german facility is technologically behind his plant. additionally, the colleague often mispronounces words when he speaks english, and doesn't dress appropriately for the u. s. office. he showed up to work on the plant floor in a formal suit and tie, with dress shoes that had a slippery sole. however, the colleague is a guest, and it is important that jim pretends to be interested. identify the listening barriers. check all that apply. thought speed grandstanding faking attention nonverbal distractions psychological barriers