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the two main components of prospect theory, the value function and the probability weighting function, are complements in … probabilities. Behavior as described by prospect theory might therefore be evolution’s second-best solution to the fitness … probability weighting functions. -- Probability Weighting ; Prospect Theory ; Evolution of Preferences …
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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 examines the role of simplified heuristics in the formation of preferences for public goods. Political scientists have suggested that voters use simplified heuristics based on the positions of familiar parties to infer how a proposed policy will affect them and to cast a vote in line...
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expected utility theory, but also prospect theory. …
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This study compares the performance of Prospect Theory versus Stochastic Expected Utility Theory at fitting data on … Allais paradox or the fourfold pattern of risk attitudes. Stochastic Expected Utility Theory parsimoniously extends the … standard microeconomic model, whereas Prospect Theory, the benchmark for aggregate choice so far, is based on psychological …
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