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A Simple Axiomatization and Constructive Representation Proof for Choquet Expected Utility

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  • Grant, Simon

    (Rice U)

  • Chateauneuf, Alain

    (Universite Paris I)

  • Eichberger, Jurgen

    (Universitat Heidelberg)

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We provide a simple and intuitive set of axioms that allow for a direct and constructive proof of the Choquet Expected Utility representation for decision making under uncertainty.

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  • Grant, Simon & Chateauneuf, Alain & Eichberger, Jurgen, 2002. "A Simple Axiomatization and Constructive Representation Proof for Choquet Expected Utility," Working Papers 2002-09, Rice University, Department of Economics.
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