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Definition

Prospect Theory has been developed by Kahneman and collaborators as an alternative to Expected Utility Theory

In this framework a value function, similar to a utility function is used. How the value function for losses is significantly different from the value function of gains. One of the implications is that an individuals Financial Risk Tolerance will depend on how a situation is framed.