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Bayesian decision theory with action-dependent probabilities and risk attitudes

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This paper extends the work of Karni (Econ Theory 48:125–146, 2011 ) to allow for the possibility that decision makers’ effect-dependent risk attitudes are also affected by their actions. This extension is essential for modeling decision situations in which actions have a monetary dimension that creates interaction between actions and wealth. Copyright Springer-Verlag 2013

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  • Edi Karni, 2013. "Bayesian decision theory with action-dependent probabilities and risk attitudes," Economic Theory, Springer;Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), vol. 53(2), pages 335-356, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joecth:v:53:y:2013:i:2:p:335-356
    DOI: 10.1007/s00199-012-0692-4
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    1. Jacques H. Drèze, 2018. "Subjective Expected Utility with State-Dependent but Action/Observation-Independent Preferences," Risks, MDPI, vol. 6(2), pages 1-9, March.

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    Keywords

    Bayesian decision theory; Subjective probabilities; Prior distributions; Beliefs; Constant utility bets; D80; D81; D82;
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    JEL classification:

    • D80 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - General
    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty
    • D82 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Asymmetric and Private Information; Mechanism Design

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