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Preference reversals and probabilistic decisions

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  • Pavlo Blavatskyy, 2009. "Preference reversals and probabilistic decisions," Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, Springer, vol. 39(3), pages 237-250, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jrisku:v:39:y:2009:i:3:p:237-250
    DOI: 10.1007/s11166-009-9078-9
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    Keywords

    Preference reversal; Probabilistic choice; Probabilistic valuation; Certainty equivalent; Probability equivalent; D01; D80; D81; C91;
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    JEL classification:

    • D01 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Microeconomic Behavior: Underlying Principles
    • D80 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - General
    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty
    • C91 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Laboratory, Individual Behavior

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