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Risk Preferences And Expected Utility: Evidence From Labor Supply Data

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  • Megan De Linde Leonard, 2012. "Risk Preferences And Expected Utility: Evidence From Labor Supply Data," Economic Inquiry, Western Economic Association International, vol. 50(1), pages 264-276, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ecinqu:v:50:y:2012:i:1:p:264-276
    DOI: j.1465-7295.2011.00389.x
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