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Utility functions of equivalent form and the effect of parameter changes on optimum decision making

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  • Harald Battermann
  • Udo Broll
  • Jack Wahl

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  • Harald Battermann & Udo Broll & Jack Wahl, 2008. "Utility functions of equivalent form and the effect of parameter changes on optimum decision making," Economic Theory, Springer;Society for the Advancement of Economic Theory (SAET), vol. 34(3), pages 401-414, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:joecth:v:34:y:2008:i:3:p:401-414
    DOI: 10.1007/s00199-006-0189-0
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    Keywords

    Equivalence class; Risk aversion; Sensitivity analysis; D81; D11; G11;
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    JEL classification:

    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty
    • D11 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Theory
    • G11 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Portfolio Choice; Investment Decisions

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