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This paper presents first the choice of the optimal insurance policy under a state-dependent utility function (S.D.U.F.) when the probabilities of loss are dependent on the actions of the insured.

Utility is the fundamental variable thought to underlie economic choices. In particular, utility functions are believed to reflect preferences toward risk, a key decision variable in many real-life ...