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Utility Function

Published in Wiley StatsRef: Statistics Reference Online • Sep 29, 2014
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Authors:
Rakesh K. Sarin

Abstract

Abstract Expected utility is used as a criterion to rank order lotteries. Axioms for expected utility are given. Assessment and behavioral properties of utility functions are discussed. Allais paradox, which challenges expected utility, is illustrated.

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