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Genetic algorithms display at least one characteristic that is typical of the economic behavior of human decision-makers. I show that if a choice problem involves uncertainty, genetic algorithms may produce results that are consistent with an aversion to risk.
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Szpiro, G.G. (1999). Can Computers Have Sentiments? The Case of Risk Aversion and Utility for Wealth. In: Floreano, D., Nicoud, JD., Mondada, F. (eds) Advances in Artificial Life. ECAL 1999. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 1674. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-48304-7_50
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