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Preferences for Shifts in Probabilities and Expected Utility Theory

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  • David Cantalá

    (El Colegio de México, A. C.)

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We translate preferences over lotteries into preferences over “shifts in probabilities”. We define the independence axiom for such preferences. Next we construct and expected utility function to represent the preferences and present the corresponding additive geometry.

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  • David Cantalá, 2007. "Preferences for Shifts in Probabilities and Expected Utility Theory," Estudios Económicos, El Colegio de México, Centro de Estudios Económicos, vol. 22(1), pages 99-109.
    • Handle: RePEc:emx:esteco:v:22:y:2007:i:1:p:99-109
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    1. Machina, Mark J, 1987. "Choice under Uncertainty: Problems Solved and Unsolved," Journal of Economic Perspectives, American Economic Association, vol. 1(1), pages 121-154, Summer.
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    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty

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