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We present a definition of increasing uncertainty, in which an elementary increase in the uncertainty of any act … rise to a dual definition of comparative aversion to uncertainty. We characterize this definition for a popular class of … generalized models of choice under uncertainty. …
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in the economics of uncertainty, including problems of consumer choice, the theory of the firm, and principal …
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Among economists, discussion of problems involving uncertainty is po­ larised between advocates of formal decision …, and critics who argue that uncertainty is fundamentally irreducible. Improvements and generalisations of formal decision … of our capacity to deal with uncertainty. So, although our understanding of the issues has deepened, the fundamental …
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In the past year, climate change has moved from political controversy to political consensus; at least, in relation for price-based policies the need to limit emissions. Uncertainties remain but with both major parties proposing to develop an emissions trading regime, it is timely to highlight...
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; cotton and field crops). The supply of water for irrigation is subject to climatic and policy uncertainty. Variable inflows … issues facing irrigators, greater pressure is being placed on this finite resource. The uncertainty of the water supply …
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incorporates a state-contingent representation of uncertainty. The severity of the impact depends, in large measure, on the extent …
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effect on the way risk-neutral decision makers utilize the same input bundle. The result is that rational and efficient ex …
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within the policy framework of import risk assessments to provide a greater understanding of the benefits and risks from …
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The precautionary principle was included in 1992 in the Rio Declaration on Environmental and Development and is a part of important international agreements and documents, for example, the Convention on Biological Diversity. Yet the interpretation of this principle is not straightforward as a...
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