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A simple axiomatization of risk-averse expected utility

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  • Werner, Jan, 2005. "A simple axiomatization of risk-averse expected utility," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 88(1), pages 73-77, July.
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    1. Gerard Debreu, 1959. "Topological Methods in Cardinal Utility Theory," Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers 76, Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics, Yale University.
    2. Stigum, Bernt P, 1972. "Finite State Space and Expected Utility Maximization," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 40(2), pages 253-259, March.
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