Question

In a return-standard deviation space, which of the following statements is(are) true for risk-averse investors? (The vertical and horizontal lines are referred to as the expected return-axis and the standard deviation-axis, respectively.) I) An investor's own indifference curves might intersect. II) Indifference curves have negative slopes. III) In a set of indifference curves, the highest offers the greatest utility. IV) Indifference curves of two investors might intersect.

Answer 1

Option iii) and iv) are the correct option

Explanation:

Correct option is - III and IV only

I) investors indifference curves are parallel they canno be intersect (False)

II) Indifference curve always be in a positive slope hence the statement is (False)

III) In a set of indifference curves, the higher the risk , the higher the return and as such the highest offers the greatest utility. (True)

IV) Indifference curve of investors with a same risk return trade off might intersect . (True)