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Risk Aversion: A Qualitative Approach and Quantitative Estimates

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The qualitative concept of the risk aversion is defined in terms of a preference relation on a set of probability distributions. Risk aversion is quantitatively expressed in terms of representing functionals (risk measure). The relationship between risk aversion and stochastic dominance is investigated. Formulas for computing risk aversion in a perturbed probability model are derived and numerical examples are given.

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  1. Siberian Division, Russian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Computer-Aided Modeling, Krasnoyarsk, Russia

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Novoselov, A.A. Risk Aversion: A Qualitative Approach and Quantitative Estimates. Automation and Remote Control 64, 1165–1176 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1024746504702

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