Prudence with respect to ambiguity

Research output: Contribution to journalArticleAcademicpeer-review

14 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Under expected utility, prudence is equivalent to a positive third derivative of utility and plays a crucial role in precautionary saving behaviour. Eeckhoudt and Schlesinger (2006) proposed behavioural definitions of prudence and of higher order risk preferences. The present article proposes a similar definition for prudence with respect to ambiguity, i.e. situations in which objective probabilities are not available. Implications for several ambiguity models are derived. Ambiguity prudence is implied by Hansen and Sargent's (2001) multiplier preferences, empirically correlates with financial behaviour and plays a key role in prevention behaviour.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1731-1755
Number of pages25
JournalThe Economic Journal
Volume127
Issue number604
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Mar 2017

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Prudence with respect to ambiguity'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this