Testing for prudence and skewness seeking

Numerous theoretical predictions such as precautionary saving or preventive behavior have been derived for prudent decision makers. Further, prudence can be characterized as downside risk aversion and plays a key role in preference for skewness. We use a simple experimental method to test for pruden...

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Hauptverfasser: Ebert, Sebastian (VerfasserIn) , Wiesen, Daniel (VerfasserIn)
Dokumenttyp: Article (Journal)
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: July 1, 2011
In: Management science
Year: 2011, Jahrgang: 57, Heft: 7, Pages: 1334-1349
ISSN:1526-5501
DOI:10.1287/mnsc.1110.1354
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