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Expectation in Economics

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In this paper, the authors present a theory of the bargaining process and the formal properties of the concept of potential surprise, as well as a comparison with the orthodox view of the potential surprise.
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Preface to second edition Preface to first edition 1. Introduction 2. The nature of expectation 3. Expected clarifying of expectations and its influence on the pace of investment 4. The choice of assets to be held for speculative gain 5. Design of taxation to maintain the incentive to enterprise 6. A theory of the bargaining process 7. A comparison with the orthodox view Appendix. The formal properties of the concept of potential surprise.

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