What is EXPECTED UTILITY?

The weighted average utility value or satisfaction from income or wealth that is derived from a particular activity. Utility is generally used in an economic or theoretical RISK MANAGEMENT framework; precise measurement of a company

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Related Legal Terms
AVERAGE EXPECTED RISK EXPOSURE, MARGINAL UTILITY OF MONEY, PRINCIPLE OF DIMINISHING MARGINAL UTILITY, MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT (MUD), EXPECTED CREDIT LOSS, MARGINAL UTILITY, EXPECTED VALUE, UTILITY THEORY, TERMINAL EXPECTED RISK EXPOSURE, TOTAL UTILITY OF MONEY


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