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This lecture delves into the concepts of risk and uncertainty, using examples like lotteries and borrowing money to illustrate how individuals make decisions under different scenarios. The instructor explains the importance of subjective probabilities in decision-making, sensitivity analysis in evaluating project profitability, and the role of the precautionary principle in environmental decision-making.