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Remarks on Utility in Repeated Bets

Artificial Intelligence 2023-06-07 v1 Probability

Abstract

The use of von Neumann -- Morgenstern utility is examined in the context of multiple choices between lotteries. Different conclusions are reached if the choices are simultaneous or sequential. It is demonstrated that utility cannot be additive.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2306.03842,
  title  = {Remarks on Utility in Repeated Bets},
  author = {Nimrod Megiddo},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2306.03842},
  year   = {2023}
}
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