
Quantitative Economics
Journal Of The Econometric Society
Edited by: Stéphane Bonhomme • Print ISSN: 1759-7323 • Online ISSN: 1759-7331
Edited by: Stéphane Bonhomme • Print ISSN: 1759-7323 • Online ISSN: 1759-7331
Quantitative Economics: Jan, 2019, Volume 10, Issue 1
David J. Freeman, Yoram Halevy, Terri Kneeland
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 (1987).
Random incentive system isolation independence axiom multiple price list reduction of compound lotteries preference reversals certainty effect C90 C91 D81 D90
November 16, 2023
I am delighted to welcome a new member to the Quantitative Economics editorial board. Effective July 1, 2024, Chao Fu (University of Wisconsin-Madison) will become a Co-Editor. Chao is a distinguished scholar with broad expertise in applied economics. Her knowledge and insight will be of great value to the journal.