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(Utility & Prospect & Decision Theories)

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1.   Utility Theory News.   Quarterly News.
        1.1.   Institutions     1.2.   Authors     1.3.   Works
2.   Utility Theory Items. Events:     December   November   October  
        September   August   July   June   May   April   March   February   January  
            2016 Undated     2015 Undated       Archive     2014     2013     2012    
            2011     2010     2009     2008     2007
3.   Utility Theory yearly Rankings     2016   2015   2014
4.   Utility Theory Reviews & Analyses
5.   Utility Theory Past, Timeless Events
6.   Utility Theory Problems
  (St. Petersburg Paradox,   Allais Paradox  
        Equity Premium Puzzle,   Risk Aversion,   Gains and Losses   Loss Aversion,  
        Overweighting of low Probabilities   Underweighting of high Probabilities,  
        "Four-Fold-Pattern"   Shape of Probability Weighting Function,  
        Ellsberg Paradox)
7.   New Approach.   Principle of Uncertain Future
8.   Solution of Utility Theory Problems
    (of St. Petersburg Paradox,  
        of Allais Paradox,   of Equity Premium Puzzle,   of Risk Aversion,  
        of Gains and Losses,   of Loss Aversion,  
        of Overweighting of low Probabilities,  
        of Underweighting of high Probabilities,   of "Four-Fold-Pattern"  
        of Shape of Probability Weighting Function,   of Ellsberg Paradox)

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1. Utility Theory News
Quarterly News (2020 quarter 2)

From Prospect Theory to Behavioural Welfare Economics
Ivan Mitrouchev
from HAL
Abstract

Time will tell: recovering preferences when choices are noisy
Carlos Alos-Ferrer, Ernst Fehr and Nick Netzer
from Department of Economics - University of Zurich
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On the concept of common utility
Gilbert Giacomoni
from HAL
Abstract     Text

Introduction to sub-interval analysis. Estimations for the centers of gravity
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

All probabilities are equal, but some probabilities are more equal than others
Christina Letsou, Shlomo Naeh and Uzi Segal
from Boston College Department of Economics
Abstract     Text

A Test of Information Aversion
Christopher Kops and Illia Pasichnichenko
from University of Heidelberg, Department of Economics
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2. Utility Theory Events
See also
Top authors in NEP-UPT (Utility Models & Prospect Theory)

June

From Prospect Theory to Behavioural Welfare Economics
Ivan Mitrouchev
from HAL
Abstract

Rational Choice Hypothesis as X-point of Utility Function and Norm Function
Takeshi Kato, Yasuyuki Kudo, Junichi Miyakoshi, Jun Otsuka, Hayato Saigo, Kaori Karasawa, Hiroyuki Yamaguchi and Yasuo Deguchi
from arXiv.org
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Relative utility bounds for empirically optimal portfolios
Dmitry B. Rokhlin
from arXiv.org
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A Systematic Test of the Independence Axiom Near Certainty
Ritesh Jain and Kirby Nielsen
from Institute of Economics, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan
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Time will tell: recovering preferences when choices are noisy
Carlos Alos-Ferrer, Ernst Fehr and Nick Netzer
from Department of Economics - University of Zurich
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May

On the concept of common utility
Gilbert Giacomoni
from HAL
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Introduction to sub-interval analysis. Estimations for the centers of gravity
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Relative Net Utility and the Saint Petersburg Paradox
Daniel Muller and Tshilidzi Marwala
from arXiv.org
Abstract     Text

Prospect Theory and Stock Market Anomalies
Nicholas C. Barberis, Lawrence Jin and Baolian Wang
from National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc
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April

All probabilities are equal, but some probabilities are more equal than others
Christina Letsou, Shlomo Naeh and Uzi Segal
from Boston College Department of Economics
Abstract     Text

A Test of Information Aversion
Christopher Kops and Illia Pasichnichenko
from University of Heidelberg, Department of Economics
Abstract     Text

The Aversion to Monetary Incentives for Changing Behavior
Viola S. Ackfeld
from University of Cologne, Department of Economics
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Valuation Risk Revalued
Oliver de Groot, Alexander Richter and Nathaniel Throckmorton
from C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers
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March

A Lot of Ambiguity
Zvi Safra and Uzi Segal
from Boston College Department of Economics
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Behavioral sciences and auto-transformations of functions
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
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Epstein-Zin Utility Maximization on Random Horizons
Joshua Aurand and Yu-Jui Huang
from arXiv.org
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February

A Rationalization of the Weak Axiom of Revealed Preference
Victor H. Aguiar, Per Hjertstrand and Roberto Serrano
from Research Institute of Industrial Economics
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The political economy theorem
Alessandro Saccal
from University Library of Munich, Germany
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Stability of the indirect utility process
Oleksii Mostovyi
from arXiv.org
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Reference Dependence in Intertemporal Preference
Zhihua Li and Songfa Zhong
from Department of Economics, University of Birmingham
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January

Long Term Care Insurance with State-Dependent Preferences
Philippe De Donder
from CIRANO
Abstract     Text

Endowment Effects and Loss Aversion in the Risky Investment Game
Stein Holden and Mesfin Tilahun
from Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Centre for Land Tenure Studies
Abstract     Text

Recover Dynamic Utility from Observable Process: Application to the economic equilibrium
Nicole El Karoui and Mohamed MRad
from HAL
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Prudence and preference for flexibility gain
Daniel Danau
from HAL
Abstract

Deriving utility: consumers’ diligence under externalities and technical progress
Sergey Malakhov
from University Library of Munich, Germany
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Non-stationary additive utility and time consistency
Nicolas Drouhin
from HAL
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Robust Identification of Investor Beliefs
Xiaohong Chen, Lars Hansen and Peter Hansen
from Becker Friedman Institute for Research In Economics
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Year   2017
December

Nonparametric analysis of random utility models
Jorg Stoye and Yuichi Kitamura
from Centre for Microdata Methods and Practice, Institute for Fiscal Studies
Abstract     Text

Discrete Choice and Rational Inattention: a General Equivalence Result
Mogens Fosgerau, Emerson Melo, Andre de Palma and Matthew Shum
from University of Copenhagen. Department of Economics
Abstract     Text

Eliciting Second-Order Beliefs
Subir Bose and Arup Daripa
from Birkbeck, Department of Economics, Mathematics & Statistics
Abstract     Text

Necessary and Sufficient Conditions for Existence and Uniqueness of Recursive Utilities
Jaroslav Borovicka and John Stachurski
from arXiv.org
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Robust expected utility maximization with medial limits
Daniel Bartl, Patrick Cheridito and Michael Kupper
from arXiv.org
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A Pure Hedonic Theory of Utility and Status: Unhappy but Efficient Invidious Comparisons
Pascal Courty and Merwan Engineer
from C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers
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November

Behavioral economics and auto-images of distributions of random variables
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Homothetic Preferences Revealed
Jan Heufer and Per Hjertstrand
from Research Institute of Industrial Economics
Abstract     Text

Optimizing S-shaped utility and implications for risk management
John Armstrong and Damiano Brigo
from arXiv.org
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October

Non stationary additive utility and time consistency
Nicolas Drouhin
from HAL
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Robust Optimal Investment in Discrete Time for Unbounded Utility Function
Laurence Carassus and Romain Blanchard
from arXiv.org
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Utility maximization problem under transaction costs: optimal dual processes and stability
Lingqi Gu, Yiqing Lin and Junjian Yang
from arXiv.org
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When experienced and decision utility concur: The case of income comparisons
Andrew Clark, Claudia Senik and Katsunori Yamada
from HAL
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September

Insider Trading With Different Risk Attitudes
Wassim Daher, Harun Aydilek and Elias G. Saleeby
from University Library of Munich, Germany
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Revealed preferences over risk and uncertainty
Matthew Polisson, John Quah and Ludovic Renou
from Department of Economics, University of St. Andrews
Abstract     Text

Axioms for Measuring without mixing apples and Oranges
O'Callaghan, Patrick
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

On utility maximization without passing by the dual problem
Miklos Rasonyi
from arXiv.org
Abstract     Text

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August

Representation of strongly independent preorders by vector-valued functions
David McCarthy, Kalle Mikkola and Teruji Thomas
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

July

On The “Scientificity” Of Microeconomics: Individual Demand, And Exchange-value Determination
C-Rene Dominique
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

The Degree Measure as Utility Function over Positions in Networks
Rene (J.R.) van den Brink and Agnieszka Rusinowska
from Tinbergen Institute
Abstract     Text

Some estimations of the minimal magnitudes of forbidden zones in experimental data
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
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Utility Maximisation for Exponential Levy Models with option and information processes
Lioudmila Vostrikova
from arXiv.org
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Il paradosso di S. Pietroburgo, una rassegna
Ruggero Paladini
from Istituto di Economia e Finanza, DIGEF, Sapienza University of Rome
Abstract     Text

Back to Bentham, Should We? Large-Scale Comparison of Experienced versus Decision Utility
Alpaslan Akay, Olivier Bargain and Xavier Jara
from Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA)
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2017 Undated

Boundedly Rational Expected Utility Theory
Daniel Navarro-Martinez, Graham Loomes, Andrea Isoni, David Butler and Larbi Alaoui
from University Library of Munich, Germany
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Subjective Mean Variance Preferences Without Expected Utility
Xiangyu Qu
from HAL
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About the minimal magnitudes of measurement’s forbidden zones. Version 1
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Dual Random Utility Maximisation
Paola Manzini and Marco Mariotti
from Department of Economics, University of St. Andrews
Abstract     Text

Preferences: Neither Behavioural nor Mental
Francesco Guala
from Department of Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods at Universita degli Studi di Milano
Abstract     Text

Sensitivity analysis for expected utility maximization in incomplete Brownian market models
Julio Backhoff Veraguas and Francisco Silva
from arXiv.org
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Can forbidden zones for the expectation explain noise influence
in behavioral economics and decision sciences?

Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
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2016 Undated

Nash equilibrium with discontinuous utility functions:
Reny's approach extended

Nikolai Kukushkin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
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An inconsistency between certain outcomes and uncertain incentives within behavioral methods
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Random Expected Utility and Certainty Equivalents: Mimicry of Probability Weighting Functions
Nathaniel Wilcox
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Utilitarianism with and without expected utility
David McCarthy, Kalle Mikkola and Teruji Thomas
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Dynamic consistency of expected utility under non-classical(quantum) uncertainty
Vladimir Ivanovitch Danilov, Ariane Lambert-Mogiliansky and Vassili Vergopoulos
from HAL
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Ellsberg Re-revisited: An Experiment Disentangling Model Uncertainty and Risk Aversion
Loic Berger and Valentina Bosetti
from Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM)
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Recursive utility maximization under partial information
Shaolin Ji and Xiaomin Shi
from arXiv.org
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Explaining rank-dependent utility with regret and rejoicing
Christian Gollier
from Toulouse School of Economics (TSE)
Abstract     Text

Strategic behavior of non-expected utility players in games with payoff uncertainty
T. Florian Kauffeldt
from University of Heidelberg, Department of Economics
Abstract     Text

Multivariate Stochastic Dominance for Risk Averters and Risk Seekers
Xu Guo and Wing-Keung Wong
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Expected utility for nonstochastic risk
Victor Ivanenko and Illia Pasichnichenko
from University Library of Munich, Germany
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Utility maximization problem with random endowment and transaction costs: when wealth may become negative
Yiqing Lin and Junjian Yang
from arXiv.org
Abstract     Text

Recent Developments in the Experimental Elicitation of Time Preference
Stephen Cheung
from Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA)
Abstract     Text

The Ellsberg paradox: A challenge to quantum decision theory?
Ali al-Nowaihi and Sanjit Dhami
from Department of Economics, University of Leicester
Abstract     Text

A General Optimal Investment Model in the Presence of Background Risk
Moawia Alghalith, Xu Guo, Wing-Keung Wong and Lixing Zhu
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Dual Random Utility Maximisation
Paola Manzini and Marco Mariotti
from Department of Economics, University of St. Andrews
Abstract     Text

Measuring utility without mixing apples and oranges and eliciting beliefs about stock prices
O'Callaghan, Patrick
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Dual Random Utility Maximisation
Paola Manzini and Marco Mariotti
from Department of Economics, University of St. Andrews
Abstract     Text

Non stationary additive utility and time consistency
Nicolas Drouhin
from HAL
Abstract     Text

Choice - Based Cardinal Utility. A Tribute to Patrick Suppes
Philippe Mongin and Jean Baccelli
from HEC Paris
Abstract     Text

Ambiguity Framed
Mark Schneider, Jonathan Leland and Nathaniel Wilcox
from Chapman University, Economic Science Institute
Abstract     Text

Measuring loss aversion under ambiguity: a method to make prospect theory completely observable
Mohammed Abdellaoui, Han Bleichrodt, Olivier L'Haridon and Van Dolder Dennie
from HAL
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2015 Undated

A Strict Stochastic Utility Theorem
Matthew Ryan
in Economics Bulletin
Abstract     Text

Non stationary additive utility and time consistency
Nicolas Drouhin
from HAL
Abstract     Text

Risk Aversion in the Small and in the Large under Rank-Dependent Utility
Louis R. Eeckhoudt and Roger J. A. Laeven
from arXiv.org
Abstract     Text

Monotone Stochastic Choice Models: The Case of Risk and Time Preferences
Jose Apesteguia and Miguel Angel Ballester
from Barcelona Graduate School of Economics
Abstract     Text

Problems of utility and prospect theories. A “certain–uncertain” inconsistency within their experimental methods
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Some (Mis)facts about Myopic Loss Aversion
Inigo Iturbe-Ormaetxe Kortajarene, Giovanni Ponti and Josefa Tomas Lucas
from Instituto Valenciano de Investigaciones Economicas, S.A. (Ivie)
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Monotone stochastic choice models: The case of risk and time preferences
Jose Apesteguia and Miguel A. Ballester
from Department of Economics and Business, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
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The limit of discounted utilitarianism
Adam Jonsson and Mark Voorneveld
from Stockholm School of Economics
Abstract     Text

Stochastic Dominance of Any Type and Any Degree, and Expected Utility: A Unifying Approach
Andre Lapidus
from HAL
Abstract     Text

An existence theorem for bounds on the expectation of a random variable. Its opportunities for utility theories. V. 2
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Ambiguity, Optimism, and Pessimism in Adverse Selection Models
Raphael Giraud and Lionel Thomas
from HAL
Abstract     Text

Preference Cloud Theory: Imprecise Preferences and Preference Reversals
Oben Bayrak and John Hey
from CERE - the Center for Environmental and Resource Economics
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Shadow price in the power utility case
Attila Herczegh and Vilmos Prokaj
from arXiv.org
Abstract     Text

Utility maximization in pure-jump models driven by marked point processes and nonlinear wealth dynamics
Mauricio Junca and Rafael Serrano
from arXiv.org
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Utility Maximisation for Exponential Levy Models with option and information processes
Lioudmila Vostrikova
from arXiv.org
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The Fundamental Nature of HARA Utility
Gadi Perets and Eran Yashiv
from Centre for Macroeconomics (CFM)
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Bridging the Attitude-Preference-Gap: A Cognitive Approach To Preference Formation
Rebecca Schmitt
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Revealed preferences over risk and uncertainty
Matthew Polisson, John Quah and Ludovic Renou
from Institute for Fiscal Studies
Abstract     Text

A BSDE arising in an exponential utility maximization problem in a pure jump market model
Carla Mereu and Robert Stelzer
from arXiv.org
Abstract     Text

Measurement Scales and Welfarist Social Choice
Michael Morreau and John Weymark
from Vanderbilt University Department of Economics
Abstract     Text

Stochastic dominance, risk and disappointment: a synthesis
Thierry Chauveau
from HAL
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Now you see it, now you don’t: How to make the Allais Paradox appear, disappear, or reverse
Pavlo Blavatskyy, Andreas Ortmann and Valentyn Panchenko
from School of Economics, The University of New South Wales
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Is Prelec’s function discontinuous at p = 1? (for the Einhorn Award of SJDM)
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

An existence theorem for restrictions on the mean in the presence of a restriction on the dispersion
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

“Luce problem” and discontinuity of Prelec’s function at p = 1
Alexander Harin
from University Library of Munich, Germany
Abstract     Text

Sensitivity analysis for expected utility maximization in incomplete brownian market models
Julio Backhoff and Francisco Silva
from arXiv.org
Abstract     Text

Delay Functions as the Foundation of Time Preference: Testing for Separable Discounted Utility
Keith Marzilli Ericson and Jawwad Noor
from National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc
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Singular recursive utility
Kristina R. Dahl and Bernt {\O}ksendal
from arXiv.org
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A conceptual foundation for the theory of risk aversion
Yonatan Aumann
from The Federmann Center for the Study of Rationality, the Hebrew University, Jerusalem     2015
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Recursive utility using the stochastic maximum principle
Knut Aase
from Department of Business and Management Science, Norwegian School of Economics
Abstract     Text

Skewed Noise
David Dillenberger and Uzi Segal
from Penn Institute for Economic Research, Department of Economics, University of Pennsylvania
Abstract     Text

Optimism and Pessimism with Expected Utility, Fifth Version
David Dillenberger, Andrew Postlewaite and Kareen Rozen
from Penn Institute for Economic Research, Department of Economics, University of Pennsylvania
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Back to Bentham: should we? Large-scale comparison of decision versus experienced utility for income-leisure preferences
Alpaslan Akay, Olivier Bargain and Holguer Xavier Jara Tamayo
from Institute for Social and Economic Research
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Revealed preferences over risk and uncertainty
John Quah, Matthew Polisson and Ludovic Renou
from University of Oxford, Department of Economics
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Utility maximization with current utility on the wealth: regularity of solutions to the HJB equation
Salvatore Federico, Paul Gassiat and Fausto Gozzi
from arXiv.org
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Eliciting utility curvature and time preference
Stephen Cheung
from University of Sydney, School of Economics
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Memory Utility
Itzhak Gilboa, Andrew Postlewaite and Larry Samuelson
from Penn Institute for Economic Research, Department of Economics, University of Pennsylvania
Abstract     Text

Dimensional Analysis of Production and Utility Functions in Economics
Minseong Kim
from University Library of Munich, Germany
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An axiomatization of Choquet expected utility with cominimum independence
Takao Asano and Hiroyuki Kojima
in Theory and Decision
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Tailored proper scoring rules elicit decision weights
Arthur Carvalho
in Judgment and Decision Making
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Dynamic portfolio selection with mispricing and model ambiguity
Bo Yi, Frederi Viens, Baron Law and Zhongfei Li
in Annals of Finance
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Do Respondents Adjust Their Expected Utility in the Presence of an Outcome Certainty Attribute in a Choice Experiment?
John Rolfe and Jill Windle
in Environmental & Resource Economics
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General dual measures of riskiness
Klaas Schulze
in Theory and Decision
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A class of symmetric and quadratic utility functions generating Giffen demand
Massimiliano Landi
in Mathematical Social Sciences
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Does ambiguity matter? Estimating asset pricing models with a multiple-priors recursive utility
Daehee Jeong, Hwagyun Kim and Joon Y. Park
in Journal of Financial Economics
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Entropy Man
John Bryant
from Economic Consultancy, Vocat International
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Choice theory when agents can randomize
Jorg Stoye
in Journal of Economic Theory
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Paradox-Proof Utility Functions for Heavy-Tailed Payoffs: Two Instructive Two-Envelope Problems
Michael Powers
in Risks
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The effects of uncertainty on the WTA–WTP gap
Robert Reilly and Douglas Davis
in Theory and Decision
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Tractable valuations under uncertainty
Jozsef Sakovics
in Economics Letters
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A rank-dependent utility model of uncertain lifetime
Nicolas Drouhin
in Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control
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Sharing ambiguous risks
Surajeet Chakravarty and David Kelsey
in Journal of Mathematical Economics
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Piecewise Additivity for Nonexpected Utility
Craig Webb
from Economics, The University of Manchester
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Dynamic Consistent alpha-Maxmin Expected Utility
Patrick Bei?ner and Qian Lin
from Bielefeld University, Center for Mathematical Economics
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Decision making in phantom spaces
Yehuda Izhakian and Zur Izhakian
in Economic Theory
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The Implementation Duality
Georg Noldeke and Larry Samuelson
from Faculty of Business and Economics - University of Basel
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3. Utility Theory yearly Rankings

Year 2016

Top 2016 institutions in the field of Utility Models & Prospect Theory
(#, (rank), name):

      1. (1,82)   Department of Economics, Harvard University

      2. (5,18)   Department of Ec-cs, University of California-San Diego

      3. (5,37)   Department of Economics, Boston University

      4. (7,32)   Department of Economics, Columbia University

      5. (8,25)   Paris School of Economics

      6. (9,98)   Department of Economics, New York University

      7. (10,51)   National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

      8. (12,14)   Toulouse School of Economics (TSE)

      9. (13,96)   Faculteit der Economische Wetenschappen,
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam


      10. (14,48)   School of Economics, University of Nottingham


Top 2016 authors in the field of Utility Models & Prospect Theory
(#, (rank), name):

      1. (3,81)   Larry G. Epstein    

      2. (4,83)   Harry M. Markowitz    

      3. (5,14)   Edi Karni

      4. (5,23)   Olivier J Blanchard    

      5. (7,51)   Edmund S. Phelps    

      6. (7,56)   Peter P. Wakker    

      7. (8,99)   David A. Hensher    

      8. (12,82)   Glenn W. Harrison    

      9. (13,93)   Massimo Marinacci    

      10. (14,58)   Andrei Shleifer    


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Year 2015

Top 2015 institutions in the field of Utility Models & Prospect Theory
(#, (rank), name):

      1. (1,43)   Department of Economics, Harvard University

      2. (4,09)   Department of Economics, Boston University

      3. (4,23)   Faculteit der Economische Wetenschappen,
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam


      4. (4,29)   Department of Ec-cs, University of California-San Diego

      5. (6,17)   Paris School of Economics

      6. (7,14)   Department of Economics, Oxford University

      7. (7,88)   Department of Economics, New York University

      8. (7,97)   National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)

      9. (12,18)   London School of Economics (LSE)

      10. (12,45)   School of Economics, University of Nottingham


Top 2015 authors in the field of Utility Models & Prospect Theory
(#, (rank), name):

      1. (2,30)   Peter P. Wakker    

      2. (3,36)   Larry G. Epstein    

      3. (4,25)   Harry M. Markowitz

      4. (6,23)   Edi Karni    

      5. (8,34)   Glenn W. Harrison    

      6. (11,12)   Andrei Shleifer    

      7. (13,46)   Robert Sugden    

      8. (14,06)   Tim Bollerslev    

      9. (14,16)   Charles F. Manski    

      10. (14,25)   David Easley    


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Year 2014

Top 2014 institutions in the field of Utility Models & Prospect Theory
(#, (rank), name):

      1. (1,46)   Department of Economics, Harvard University    

      2. (3,29)   Department of Economics, Boston University    

      3. (3,40)   Faculteit der Economische Wetenschappen,
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam


      4. (3,57)   Department of Economics, Oxford University    

      5. (4,93)   Department of Economics, University of California-San Diego

      6. (5,48)   Paris School of Economics    

      7. (5,73)   National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)    

      8. (12,20)   Toulouse School of Economics (TSE)    

      9. (14,52)   London School of Economics (LSE)    

      10. (14,65)   Anderson Graduate School of Management, University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)    


Top 2014 authors in the field of Utility Models & Prospect Theory
(#, (rank), name):

      1. (1,56)   Peter P. Wakker    

      2. (2,88)   Larry G. Epstein    

      3. (5,48)   Harry M. Markowitz

      4. (7,50)   Andrei Shleifer    

      5. (8,32)   Peter E. Rossi    

      6. (9,43)   Edi Karni    

      7. (9,68)   Robert Sugden    

      8. (10,25)   Charles F. Manski    

      9. (11,24)   Glenn W. Harrison    

      10. (11,80)   Colin Camerer    


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4. Utility Theory Reviews & Analyses

The Foundations of Behavioral Economic Analysis
Sanjit Dhami
Kindle Edition   2016
Abstract

Annotated references on decisions and uncertainty
(thousands of references and comments (AH))
Peter P. Wakker
Erasmus School of Economics, Behavioral Economics,
Peter P. Wakker personal page.   Ref-s: 1921-2015.
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Thirty Years of Prospect Theory in Economics:
A Review and Assessment

Nicholas C. Barberis
Journal of Economic Perspectives   2013
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Is There A Plausible Theory for Risky Decisions?
James C. Cox, Vjollca Sadiraj, Bodo Vogt and Utteeyo Dasgupta
Experimental Economics Center, Andrew Young School...   2007-06
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Economists and uncertainty
John Quiggin and Robert G. Chambers
Risk and Sustainable Management Group, University ...   2005
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Investigating Generalizations of Expected Utility Theory
Using Experimental Data

John Hey and Chris Orme
Econometrica   1994
Abstract

The Expected Utility Model:
Its Variants, Purposes, Evidence and Limitations

Paul J H Schoemaker
Journal of Economic Literature   1982
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Utility Theory
Events
5. Past, Timeless

Anomalies: Utility Maximization and Experienced Utility
Daniel Kahneman and Richard H. Thaler
Journal of Economic Perspectives   2006
Abstract     Text of the corresponding Working Paper

Advances in Prospect Theory:
Cumulative Representation of Uncertainty

Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman
Journal of Risk and Uncertainty   1992
Title

Prospect Theory: An Analysis of Decision under Risk
Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky
Econometrica   1979
Title

Risk, Ambiguity, and the Savage Axioms
Daniel Ellsberg
The Quarterly Journal of Economics   1961
Abstract

Le comportement de l'homme rationnel devant le risque:
critique des postulats et axiomes de l'Ecole Americaine

Maurice Allais
Econometrica   1953
Title

Theory of Games and Economic Behavior
John von Neumann and Oskar Morgenstern
Princeton University Press   1944
Table of contents     Text (txt 1.6 MB)     Text (pdf 33 MB)

An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation
Jeremy Bentham
The Online Library of Liberty   1823
Contents     Text

Exposition of a New Theory on the Measurement of Risk
Daniel Bernoulli
Commentarii Academiae Scientiarum Imperialis Petropolitanae   1738
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6. Utility Theory Problems & Paradoxes (more)
The Allais paradox (modified)

Suppose Mr. Somebody offers you a choice of only one of the following:
A guaranteed gain of $99.
Or
A lottery:
The gain of $100 with the probability P(preliminary) = 99%
or
$0 with the (preliminary) probability 1%.

The mathematical expectations of guarantee and lottery outcomes are exactly the same. But people chose the guaranteed gain instead of the lottery.


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Gains and Losses

Compare two experiments:

1) Mr. Somebody offers you a choice of only one of the following:
A guaranteed gain of $99.
Or
A lottery:
The gain of $100 with the probability P(preliminary) = 99%
or
$0 with the (preliminary) probability 1%.


2) Mr. Somebody offers you a choice of only one of the following:
A guaranteed loss of $99.
Or
A lottery:
The loss of $100 with the probability P(preliminary) = 99%
or
$0 with the (preliminary) probability 1%.


The mathematical expectations of the guarantee and lottery outcomes are exactly the same in both experiments. But in similar experiments, the overwhelming majority of people chose:
- in the case of gains - the guaranteed gain instead of the lottery one.
- in the case of losses - the lottery loss instead of the guaranteed one.
The possible well-known "natural and clear explanation" of gains in the Allais paradox by means of risk aversion cannot supply any uniform explanation for both gains and losses. The result of this explanation is gains' risk aversion and losses' risk seeking.


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Overweighting of low Probabilities

Suppose Mr. Somebody offers you a choice of only one of the following:
A guaranteed gain of $1.
Or
A lottery:
The gain of $100 with the probability P(preliminary) = 1%
or
$0 with the (preliminary) probability 1%.

The mathematical expectations of guarantee and lottery outcomes are exactly the same. But the well-determined experimental fact is: in similar experiments the obvious majority of people chose the lottery instead of the guaranteed gain.


Four-Fold-Pattern

The well-determined facts are:
For positive (gains) risky prospects, people typically
        1) overweight low probabilities but
        2) underweight high probabilities.
For negative (losses) risky prospects, people typically
        3) underweight low probabilities but
        4) overweight high probabilities.
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7. New Approach (more)    
The idea of the approach

Particular consideration of (hidden) uncertainties
(noises, fluctuations, measurements' errors, imprecision, etc.)

Principle of Uncertain Future
(simplified as much as possible)
The principle

The probability of a future event contains uncertainty.

7.1. The first consequence of the principle

Suppose we plan to test the probability value, which is equal to 99%.
Suppose the probability uncertainty value is equal to 5%.
Then, evidently, the real mean value of probability cannot be as high as 99%.
Generally,
High probabilities will decrease.
Phigh real < Phigh planned
Analogously, but considering the second consequence of the principle (see below),
Low probabilities can increase.
Plow real possible > Plow planned

7.2. The second consequence of the principle

The total probability of unforeseen future events
is more than 0%

Σ Punforeseen real > 0%
Hence,
The present total probability of future events
is less than 100%

Σ Pplanned < 100%
or
The present probability system of future events
is incomplete.


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8. Solution of Utility Theory Problems (more)    

The strongest qualitative test is the 4-Fold-Pattern.

Solution & Explanation
of the Four-Fold-Pattern
(simplified as much as possible)

The well-determined facts are:
For positive (gains) risky prospects, people typically
        1) overweight low probabilities but
        2) underweight high probabilities.
For negative (losses) risky prospects, people typically
        3) underweight low probabilities but
        4) overweight high probabilities.

Denoting the real value of probability,
which value is near 100% as Phigh real ,
the (positive) value of gain as G
and the (negative) value of loss as -G ,
we obtain
Phigh real < Phigh planned

and
G * Phigh real < G * Phigh planned

-G * Phigh real > -G * Phigh planned

        2) the underweight of high probabilities gains and
        4) the overweight of high probabilities losses.
Denoting the real value of probability,
which value is near 0% as Plow real possible
we obtain
Plow real possible > Plow planned

and
G * Plow real possible > G * Plow planned

-G * Plow real possible < -G * Plow planned

        1) the overweight of low probabilities gains and
        3) the underweight of low probabilities losses.
Thus, the above facts can be explained naturally and uniformly.


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