This paper models the demand for assets and liabilities by a life insurers. As one step toward the implementation of a utility-dependent portfolio methodology, the paper empirically estimates a family ...

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Fact checked by Ariel Courage Reviewed by Erika Rasure What Is Utility Function? A utility function measures a consumer’s preference and satisfaction with different goods or services. As part of ...

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