Table 1. Example of the Allais Paradox: Choosing between a Sure Thing and a Gamble and between Two Gambles.
Decision 1 | Decision 2 | ||||||
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Option A | Option B | Option A | Option B | ||||
Winnings | Probability | Winnings | Probability | Winnings | Probability | Winnings | Probability |
$1 million | 100% | $1 million | 89% | Nothing | 89% | Nothing | 90% |
Nothing | 1% | $1 million | 11% | ||||
$5 million | 10% | $5 million | 10% |