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Ambiguity and underwriter decision processes

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  • Kunreuther, Howard
  • Meszaros, Jacqueline
  • Hogarth, Robin M.
  • Spranca, Mark

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  • Kunreuther, Howard & Meszaros, Jacqueline & Hogarth, Robin M. & Spranca, Mark, 1995. "Ambiguity and underwriter decision processes," Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, Elsevier, vol. 26(3), pages 337-352, May.
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