Search for dissertations about: "Utility theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 153 swedish dissertations containing the words Utility theory.

2. 1. Deterrence Games for the 21st Century : Representation, Theory and Evidence

   Author : Karl Sörenson; Till Grüne-Yanoff; Jan Ångström; Damon Coletta; KTH; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Deterrence Theory; Game Theory; Theory of Science; Philosophy; Filosofi; Krigsvetenskap;

   Abstract : Deterrence is the backbone of military strategy. Dissuading an opponent from taking a specific action by threat of violence is the definition of deterrence. From the outset of the Cold War there has been a strong link between the study of deterrence and game theoretic analysis. READ MORE

4. 2. Utility Theory and Structural Analysis. Essays in the History of Swedish Economic Thought

   Author : Lars Pålsson Syll; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; economic policy; economic systems; economic theory; econometrics; Economics; Dahmén; Svennilson; structural analysis; Åkerman; Utility theory; revealed preferences; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Social and economic history; Ekonomisk och social historia;

   Abstract : The first paper in this study is "Cassel and Revealed Preference Theory." The background to the paper is the general agreement that P. Samuelson originated the revealed preference theory of consumer behaviuor in 1938, but that there has not been such unanimous consent regarding possible precursors of the theory. READ MORE

5. 3. Specifying and Operationalizing an Organizational Theory of Crowdsourcing

   Author : John Prpic; Åsa Wallström; Jan Kietzmann; Mana Farshid; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; crowdsourcing; organizations; theory specification; theory operationalization; theory validation; Industrial Marketing; Industriell marknadsföring;

   Abstract : Introduction: Despite rapid developments across multiple areas of research and practice, an organizational-level theory of Crowdsourcing has yet to emerge.Objectives: Therefore, this thesis has two major objectives; 1) specify the boundaries, constructs, and relationships of an organizational-level theory of Crowdsourcing, and 2) begin the theoretical validation process by operationalizing the theory for new exploratory, explanatory, and conceptual research. READ MORE

6. 4. War and Unreason. Bounded Learning Theory and War Duration

   Author : Marco Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; war duration; security dilemma; offense-defense balance; offensive expectations; offense dominance; defense dominance; Winter War; Continuation War; Iran-Iraq War; Indo- Pakistani War; ideas; rational choice; expected utility; war; bounded learning theory.; war duration;

   Abstract : Why are some wars longer than others? Offense-defense theorists have assumed that wars are shorter and it is more difficult for states to create security when military technology favors the offense and attacking is easier than defending. This study argues that this assumption is wrong on both accounts. READ MORE

7. 5. Aspects of Waiting and Contracting in Game Theory

   Author : Peter Helgesson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Game Theory; War of Attrition; ESS; N-Player; Principal-Agent Problem; Stochastic Maximum Principle; Pontryagin’s Maximum Principle; Mean- Variance; Time Inconsistent Utility Functions; Game Theory;

   Abstract : The topic of this thesis concerns two selected problem in game theory; the Nplayer War of Attrition and the Principal-Agent problem. The War of Attrition is a well established game theoretic model that was first introduced in the 2-player case by John Maynard Smith. READ MORE