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Mutual Absolute Continuity of Multiple Priors

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  • Larry G. Epstein
  • Massimo Marinacci

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This note provides a behavioral characterization of mutually absolutely continuous multiple priors.

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  • Larry G. Epstein & Massimo Marinacci, 2006. "Mutual Absolute Continuity of Multiple Priors," Carlo Alberto Notebooks 19, Collegio Carlo Alberto.
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    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty

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