The quasi-linear quadratic utility model is widely used in economics. The knowledge of its exact origin is less …

extend to distinct PWFs in the gain and loss domains, as under prospect theory …

deviation (in beliefs, utility, or perceived prices) is within e of expected utility theory. The number e can then be used as a …We propose a new measure of deviations from expected utility, given data on economic choices under risk and uncertainty … distance to the theory. We apply our methodology to three recent large-scale experiments. Many subjects in those experiments …

behavior of expected utility maximizers. Two types are characterized by high likelihood insensitivity; one of them is ambiguity …

We characterize intertemporal utility functions over heterogeneous goods that feature (i) a constant elasticity of … the goods. We find that a standard (stationary) intertemporal utility function is consistent with these two properties if … elasticities of substitution are identical, or if the instantaneous utility function is Cobb-Douglas. We also characterize the …

payers act according to some non-expected utility theory, and (2) Individual ethical norms and social stigma induce people … subjective probabilities of being penalised according to the rank dependent utility theory, and (2) Tax payers' beliefs about … utility theory. The model explains data 53% better than pure random choices and predicts hours worked in the regular economy …

Does removing the constraints of time and place of work increase the utility of workers and firms? We design a …