Problem
Incredible Inc. currently owes its creditors $1850. The manager Mr Jack Smith can manage it for a period at a personal cost of $670. It has assets that will generate $2750 with a probability of 0.7 (high state) and $1450 with a probability of 0.3 (low state) under Mr Smith's stewardship. Under any other management, the asset will have a sure liquidation value of $1500.
Assume risk aversion by the participants and the riskless rate is zero. Explain the effect on each participant. How would you recommend solving this problem? Justify your answer.