Eliciting risk preferences using choice lists

B-Tier
Journal: Quantitative Economics
Year: 2019
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
Pages: 217-237

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0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

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Abstract

We study the effect of embedding pairwise choices between lotteries within a choice list on measured risk attitude. Using an experiment with online workers, we find that subjects choose the risky lottery rather than a sure payment significantly more often when responding to a choice list. This behavior can be rationalized by the interaction between nonexpected utility and the random incentive system, as suggested by Karni and Safra ().

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:wly:quante:v:10:y:2019:i:1:p:217-237
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25