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Notes on stochastic choice

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A general formalism on stochastic choice is presented. Tje Rationalizability and Recoverability (Identification) problems are discussed. For the identification issue parametric examples are analyzed by means of techniques of mathematical tomography (Random transforms).

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  • Andreu Mas-Colell, 2005. "Notes on stochastic choice," Economics Working Papers 886, Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra.
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    Stochastic choice; recoverability; identification; random transform;
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    • D11 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Theory
    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty
    • D83 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Search; Learning; Information and Knowledge; Communication; Belief; Unawareness

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