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Non-hyperbolic discounting and dynamic preference reversal. (English) Zbl 1410.91181

Summary: In this paper, we present a time-varying and non-stationary but non-hyperbolic discount function that explains dynamic preference reversal. The new discount function emerges from an analysis of intertemporal consumption and savings choices with mortality risk and an altruistic factor. Our analysis shows that the process of updating survival information may also account for dynamic preference reversal.

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91B08 Individual preferences
91B06 Decision theory
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