Theoretical Economics 8 (2013), 591–620
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A wealth-requirement axiomatization of riskiness
Dean Foster, Sergiu Hart
Abstract
We provide an axiomatic characterization of the measure of riskiness of gambles (risky assets) introduced by Foster and Hart (2009). The axioms are based on the concept of "wealth requirement."
Keywords: Riskiness, gamble, risky asset, reserve, wealth
JEL classification: D81, G00, G32
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