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Competence effects for choices involving gains and losses

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  • José Lara Resende & George Wu, 2010. "Competence effects for choices involving gains and losses," Journal of Risk and Uncertainty, Springer, vol. 40(2), pages 109-132, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:jrisku:v:40:y:2010:i:2:p:109-132
    DOI: 10.1007/s11166-010-9089-6
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    Uncertainty; Decision weighting function; Ambiguity; Knowledge; Competence effect; Gains; Losses; C91; D81;
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    JEL classification:

    • C91 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Design of Experiments - - - Laboratory, Individual Behavior
    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty

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