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hedging decisions within the prospect theory. We illustrate our general considerations with a thoroughly worked out example. …The prospect theory is one of the most popular decision-making theories. It is based on the S-shaped utility function …, unlike the von Neumann and Morgenstern (NM) theory, which is based on the concave utility function. The S-shape brings in …
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these instruments in the banking in- dustry which is heavily exposed to credit risk. However, while recent literature mainly …
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main aim is to minimize this shortfall risk by making use of results from bsde theory. … possible at time T if the initial capital is not sufficient to hedge xc. This introduces a new risk into the market and our …
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This paper discusses methods to quantify risk and uncertainty in macroeconomic forecasts. Both, parametric and non … macroeconometric model of the Bundesbank for Germany. Forecast intervals that integrate judgement on risk and uncertainty are obtained. …
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We state efficiency conditions for the provision of congestable local public goods that diminish individual-specific proprietary risks. The optimum level of such a public service is determined by equating the sum of the reductions of the expected property losses due to a better service level...
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exogenous risk and delegation. That is, we show that only if exogenous risk is sufficiently large, the risk-neutral principal … may prefer to delegate authority over decisions to the risk-averse agent. Intuitively, for incentive reasons, the … principal may optimally want to allow the agent to reduce his risk exposure. Nevertheless, even endogenous risk may be higher …
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to meet their financial obligations. It is based on classical financial-statement approach, a direct inclusion of risk …
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In the context of principal-agent theory risk is largely seen as a source that causes inefficiencies and lowers … tournament framework that risk in terms of chance is beneficial from the point of view of a profit maximizing principal who …
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is a new risk factor for enterprises taking part in this system. In this paper, we analyze how risk emerging from … loss account accounting for uncertainties and dependencies. Consequently, this model provides a basis for risk assessment …
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can undertake an active portfolio management strategy by investing in both risk-free and risky assets. Using a two …
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