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Knightian uncertainty and insurance regulation decision

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  • An Chen
  • Xia Su

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  • An Chen & Xia Su, 2009. "Knightian uncertainty and insurance regulation decision," Decisions in Economics and Finance, Springer;Associazione per la Matematica, vol. 32(1), pages 13-33, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:decfin:v:32:y:2009:i:1:p:13-33
    DOI: 10.1007/s10203-009-0087-6
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    Keywords

    Ambiguity; Ambiguity equity; Optimal regulation; Default and liquidation design; D80; G22; G33;
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    JEL classification:

    • D80 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - General
    • G22 - Financial Economics - - Financial Institutions and Services - - - Insurance; Insurance Companies; Actuarial Studies
    • G33 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Bankruptcy; Liquidation

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