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A Theory of Rational Choice under Ignorance

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  • Klaus Nehring, 2000. "A Theory of Rational Choice under Ignorance," Theory and Decision, Springer, vol. 48(3), pages 205-240, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:theord:v:48:y:2000:i:3:p:205-240
    DOI: 10.1023/A:1005298715864
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    6. Klaus Nehring, 2006. "Decision-Making in the Context of Imprecise Probabilistic Beliefs," Economics Working Papers 0034, Institute for Advanced Study, School of Social Science.
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