Prospect Theory

question 55

Multiple Choice

Prospect theory:

• A) is an alternative to expected utility theory that may resolve a number of puzzles related to risky decisions and was proposed by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky.
• B) gave puzzling results with respect to risky decisions and was improved by Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky's expected utility theory.
• C) is an alternative to expected utility theory that may resolve a number of puzzles related to risky decisions and was proposed by John Nash.
• D) gave puzzling results with respect to risky decisions and was improved by John Nash's expected utility theory.

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