This paper shows that a flaw exists in the logic behind the previously stated theoretical connections between utility theory and moment preferences. In fact, no such relationship exists. There is also a flaw in the logic that postulates that approximate normality can justify moment (e.g.,...

We consider the problem of constructing a portfolio of finitely many assets whose returns are described by a discrete joint distribution. We propose a new portfolio optimization model involving stochastic dominance constraints on the portfolio return. We develop optimality and duality theory for...

Статья посвящена проблемам устойчивого развития молокоперерабатывающих предприятий, при условии, что поставщики сырого молока могут находиться в различных...

We study increasing quasiconcave functions which are co-radiant. Such functions have frequently been employed in microeconomic analysis. The study is carried out in the contemporary framework of abstract convexity and abstract concavity. Various properties of these functions are derived. In...

This paper develops a semiparametric method for estimating the nonrandom part V(.) of a random utility function U(v, omega) - V(v) + e(omega) from data on discrete choice behavior. Here v and omega are, respectively, vectors of observable and unobservable attributes of an alternative, and...

The use of the contingent valuation method to generate estimates of existence value for input to cost benefit analysis requires that individuals have utility functions defined over the relevant arguments. The validity of the assumption that the required utility functions generally exist has been...