The fact that most people make some decisions based on intuition rather than calculation is: select one: a. irrational, because intuition is usually wrong. b. consistent with the cost-benefit model because calculating costs and benefits is irrational. c. consistent with the cost-benefit model because most people intuitively weigh costs and benefits. d. inconsistent with the cost-benefit model, but still rational.

Jennifer purchased a house in a brand new development in the outskirts of town. when her house was built, the nearest fire department was nearly 20 miles away. as her neighborhood developed, the density of the community called for a new fire department 1.5 miles away. what effect will the new fire station have on her homeowners insurance premium? a. a new fire department will be more demanding on local taxes. her annual premium will go up. b. the location of a fire department has no bearing on the value of her house. her annual premium will stay the same. c. the new fire department will reduce the risk of financial loss in her home. her annual premium should decrease. d. with a fire department so close (less than 5 miles), financial risk on jennifer’s home practically disappears. she will not need to pay insurance anymore.