Consider the following data about Angela: IGood  = $100 IBad  = $20 E(I) = $80 CE = $70 Select all correct answers Multiple choice

A

Anglea's loss is equal to $80

B

Angela's expect loss is equal to $20

C

Angela is risk averse

D

Angela will pay at most a premium of $30 for a full insurance policy

E

Full insurance policies with a premium greater than 20 and smaller than 30 will make both Angela and a risk-neutral insurance company better off

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