ISSN:
1573-0476
Keywords:
deterministic transformations
;
Rothschild-Stiglitz increase in risk
;
simple and linear transformations
;
comparative statics
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Economics
Notes:
Abstract In this article, a general class of deterministic transformations that can be interpreted as changes in risk are identified. This provides a fourth characterization of a Rothschild-Stiglitz increase in risk. In addition, a particular subclass of these transformations, termed simple transformations, is shown to be well suited for comparative static analyses. This subclass contains as a special case the linear transformation used so often in the literature. A theorem is presented that generalizes the known comparative static results for large as well as small changes in risk.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00056136
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