Economics

Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m?

The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance.

Imagine being presented with a choice: an immediate sum of £50,000, or a coin toss offering a 50/50 shot at £1 million. Which option would

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