Dual theory of choice with multivariate risks

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Economic Theory
Year: 2012
Volume: 147
Issue: 4
Pages: 1501-1516

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2.011 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

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Abstract

We propose a multivariate extension of Yaariʼs dual theory of choice under risk. We show that a decision maker with a preference relation on multidimensional prospects that preserves first order stochastic dominance and satisfies comonotonic independence behaves as if evaluating prospects using a weighted sum of quantiles. Both the notions of quantiles and of comonotonicity are extended to the multivariate framework using optimal transportation maps. Finally, risk averse decision makers are characterized within this framework and their local utility functions are derived. Applications to the measurement of multi-attribute inequality are also discussed.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jetheo:v:147:y:2012:i:4:p:1501-1516
Journal Field
Theory
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-25