Foundations of ambiguity models under symmetry: α-MEU and smooth ambiguity

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Economic Theory
Year: 2022
Volume: 199
Issue: C

Authors (4)

Klibanoff, Peter (not in RePEc) Mukerji, Sujoy (Queen Mary University of Londo...) Seo, Kyoungwon (not in RePEc) Stanca, Lorenzo (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

1.005 = (α=2.01 / 4 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

The α-MEU model and the smooth ambiguity model are two popular models in decision making under ambiguity. However, the axiomatic foundations of these two models are not completely understood. We provide axiomatic foundations of these models in a symmetric setting with a product state space S∞. This setting allows marginals over S to be linked behaviorally with (limiting frequency) events. Bets on such events are shown to reveal the i.i.d. measures that are relevant for the decision maker's preferences and appear in the representations. By characterizing both models within a common framework, it becomes possible to better compare and relate them.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jetheo:v:199:y:2022:i:c:s0022053121000193
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
4
Added to Database
2026-01-26