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Risk Aversion on Probabilities: Experimental Evidence of Deciding Between Lotteries

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  • Martin Weber
  • Werner G³th
  • Eric van Damme

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  • Martin Weber & Werner G³th & Eric van Damme, 2005. "Risk Aversion on Probabilities: Experimental Evidence of Deciding Between Lotteries," Homo Oeconomicus, Institute of SocioEconomics, vol. 22, pages 192-209.
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