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The Prospect Theory proposes to assess outcomes relative to a reference point (or benchmark). Although the literature … recognises the relevance of dynamic benchmarks, most of the applications of Prospect Theory employ static reference points (or a … status quo). This paper aims to develop a Prospect Theory framework for investment under uncertainty subject to a dynamic …
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This paper critically analyses the strongly subjectivist approach to exploitation theory recently proposed by Matsuo … exploitation index can be constructed. It is argued that a minimal objectivism is necessary in exploitation theory, whereby … related to the 'New Interpretation' ([1]; [3]). It is argued that it captures the core intuitions of exploitation theory and …
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The topic of corruption has recently attracted a great deal of attention, yet there is still a lack of micro level empirical evidence regarding the determinants of corruption. Furthermore, the present literature has not investigated the effects of political interest on corruption despite the...
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interpretation of value theory based on specific assumptions and definitions. A comprehensive review of recent literature is provided …
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In this paper, the amount of income redistribution in the United States, the European Union, and Switzerland is compared and empirically related to economic, political, and behavioral determinants elaborated in the literature. Lying in between the two poles, Switzerland provides unique evidence...
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Flexible labor markets requires geographically mobile workers to be efficient. Otherwise, firms can take advantage of the immobility of workers and extract monopsony rents. In cultures with strong family ties, moving away from home is costly. Thus, individuals with strong family ties rationally...
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