Theory of Decision under Uncertainty (Econometric Society

Theory of Decision under Uncertainty (Econometric Society Monographs, Series Number 45)

This book describes the classical axiomatic theories of decision under uncertainty, as well as critiques thereof and alternative theories. It focuses on the meaning of probability, discussing some definitions and surveying their scope of applicability. The behavioral definition of subjective probability serves as a way to present the classical theories, culminating in Savage's theorem. The limitations of this result as a definition of probability lead to two directions - first, similar behavioral definitions of more general theories, such as non-additive probabilities and multiple priors, and second, cognitive derivations based on case-based techniques.
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780521741231
ReleaseDate 2009-03-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780521741231

Theory of Decision under Uncertainty (Econometric Society Monographs, Series Number 45)