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An alternative axiomatization of intertemporal utility smoothing

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We propose an alternative axiomatization of the model of intertemporal utility smoothing suggested by Wakai (2008) without introducing auxiliary consumption risk.

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  • Wakai, Katsutoshi, 2013. "An alternative axiomatization of intertemporal utility smoothing," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 119(2), pages 224-227.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:119:y:2013:i:2:p:224-227
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2013.02.025
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    Keywords

    Discount factor; Utility smoothing; Recursive utility;
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    JEL classification:

    • D80 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - General
    • D90 - Microeconomics - - Micro-Based Behavioral Economics - - - General

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