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The Flexible Three Parameter Utility Function

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  • Denis Conniffe

    (Economics Department, National University of Ireland Maynooth)

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This brief paper introduces a flexible three parameter utility function, the FTP, which has a reasonably simple mathematical expression. It can be seen as a generalisation of the PRA utility function of Xie (2000), but it is more flexible. It encompasses other systems of utility functions including the HARA family and it can incorporate properties such as subsistence and saturation.

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  • Denis Conniffe, 2007. "The Flexible Three Parameter Utility Function," Annals of Economics and Finance, Society for AEF, vol. 8(1), pages 57-63, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:cuf:journl:y:2007:v:8:i:1:p:57-63
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    1. Danyang Xie, 2000. "Power Risk Aversion Utility Functions," Annals of Economics and Finance, Society for AEF, vol. 1(2), pages 265-282, November.
    2. Atanu Saha, 1993. "Expo-Power Utility: A ‘Flexible’ Form for Absolute and Relative Risk Aversion," American Journal of Agricultural Economics, Agricultural and Applied Economics Association, vol. 75(4), pages 905-913.
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    5. Denis Conniffe, 2007. "The Generalised Extreme Value Distribution as Utility Function," The Economic and Social Review, Economic and Social Studies, vol. 38(3), pages 275-288.
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    Keywords

    Risk aversion properties; FTP utility functions;

    JEL classification:

    • B41 - Schools of Economic Thought and Methodology - - Economic Methodology - - - Economic Methodology
    • C60 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Mathematical Methods; Programming Models; Mathematical and Simulation Modeling - - - General

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