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This lecture covers the theoretical foundations of expected utility and risk-aversion, including the Von Neumann-Morgenstern theorem, Allais Paradox, and insurance premium calculations with negative exponential utility. It also explores the concepts of second-order stochastic dominance and optimal portfolio choice in asset pricing.