On the Evolutionary Origin of Prospect Theory Preferences

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• Publication year

  2008

• Venue

  Journal of Politics

• Publication date

  2008-04-01

• Fields of study

  Economics, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1017/S0022381608080341
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