Theory of Decision Under Uncertainty (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521741231)

This book describes the classical axiomatic theories of decision under uncertainty, as well as critiques thereof and alternative theories. It focuses on the meaning of probability, discussing some definitions and surveying their scope of applicability. The behavioral definition of subjective probability serves as a way to present the classical theories, culminating in Savage's theorem. The limitations of this result as a definition of probability lead to two directions - first, similar behavioral definitions of more general theories, such as non-additive probabilities and multiple priors, and second, cognitive derivations based on case-based techniques.

Author: Itzhak Gilboa
ISBN-10: 0521741238
ISBN-13: 9780521741231
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/16/2009
Pages: 230
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d