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Von Neumann-Morgenstern utility theorem (Wikipedia)

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Von Neumann-Morgenstern utility theorem (Wikipedia)
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In decision theory, the von Neumann-Morgenstern (VNM) utility theorem demonstrates that rational choice under uncertainty involves making decisions that take the form of maximizing the expected value of some cardinal utility function.
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