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Expected Uncertain Utility Theory.

Authors :
Gul, Faruk
Pesendorfer, Wolfgang
Source :
Econometrica; Jan2014, Vol. 82 Issue 1, p1-39, 39p
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

We introduce and analyze expected uncertain utility ( EUU) theory. A prior and an interval utility characterize an EUU decision maker. The decision maker transforms each uncertain prospect into an interval-valued prospect that assigns an interval of prizes to each state. She then ranks prospects according to their expected interval utilities. We define uncertainty aversion for EUU, use the EUU model to address the Ellsberg Paradox and other ambiguity evidence, and relate EUU theory to existing models. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00129682
Volume :
82
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Econometrica
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
94279301
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3982/ECTA9188