Ambiguity aversion

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA preference for known risks over unknown risks: that is, favoring an option where the probability distribution of the outcomes is known over one where the probabilities are unknown.

Synonyms

risk aversion subjective expected utility expected utility hypothesis multi-attribute utility decision theory outcome bias conservatism preference risk compensation possibility theory probabilistic logic time preference

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