Risk aversion, prudence and temperance: An experiment in gain and loss

作者: Marielle Brunette , Julien Jacob

DOI: 10.1016/J.RIE.2019.04.004

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摘要: Abstract We characterize the individual's attitude towards risk, prudence and temperance in gain loss domains. analyze links between three features of preferences for a given domain domains each feature preferences. Consequently, reflection effect, mixed risk aversion apportionment, are key concepts our study. also display some determinants aversion, domain. To do this, we conducted lab experiment with students eliciting two domains, collected information about subject's characteristics.

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