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We study the classic agency model when the suitable ordering of risky prospects is better represented by higher- rather than first-order risk changes. We derive conditions on preferences under which the principal would want a greater effort level provided by the agent than the one provided under the second-best sharing rule. Our characterization attempts to bridge the gap between current developments in the economic theory of risk and uncertainty and the classical agency model. Finally, we apply our findings to CARA, CRRA and HARA preferences.
期刊介绍:
The Annals of Operations Research publishes peer-reviewed original articles dealing with key aspects of operations research, including theory, practice, and computation. The journal publishes full-length research articles, short notes, expositions and surveys, reports on computational studies, and case studies that present new and innovative practical applications.
In addition to regular issues, the journal publishes periodic special volumes that focus on defined fields of operations research, ranging from the highly theoretical to the algorithmic and the applied. These volumes have one or more Guest Editors who are responsible for collecting the papers and overseeing the refereeing process.