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Blavatskyy, P.R. (2014) Stronger utility. Theory and Decision, 76 (2). pp. 265-286.

Link to Published Version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11238-013-9366-3
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Abstract

Empirical research often requires a method how to convert a deterministic economic theory into an econometric model. A popular method is to add a random error term on the utility scale. This method, however, ignores stochastic dominance. A modification of this method is proposed to account for stochastic dominance. The modified model compares favorably to other existing models in terms of goodness of fit to experimental data. The modified model can rationalize the preference reversal phenomenon. An intuitive axiomatic characterization of the modified model is provided. Important microeconomic concept of risk aversion is well defined in the modified model.

Item Type: Journal Article
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Copyright: © 2013 Springer Science+Business Media New York.
URI: http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/30529
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