Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions for determining a loss aversion score for a user. A gamble table comprises a plurality of gamble pairs. Each gamble pair includes a loss aversion gamble and a gain seeking gamble. A loss aversion coefficient for each gamble pair is determined. The gamble pairs are displayed in random order and user selections are received. The user selections include, for each gamble pair, one of the loss aversion gamble and the gain seeking gamble. The gamble pairs are arranged in an ascending order or a descending order based on the loss aversion coefficients and a transition among the user selections is identified. The transition is used to determine the loss aversion score. The loss aversion score depends at least in part on the loss aversion coefficient of the gamble pair associated with the identified transition.

Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions for determining a loss aversion score for a user. A gamble table comprises a plurality of gamble pairs. Each gamble pair includes a loss aversion gamble and a gain seeking gamble. A loss aversion coefficient for each gamble pair is determined. The gamble pairs are displayed in random order and user selections are received. The user selections include, for each gamble pair, one of the loss aversion gamble and the gain seeking gamble. The gamble pairs are arranged in an ascending order or a descending order based on the loss aversion coefficients and a transition among the user selections is identified. The transition is used to determine the loss aversion score. The loss aversion score depends at least in part on the loss aversion coefficient of the gamble pair associated with the identified transition.

Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions for determining an expected utility value of an investment portfolio for a user using a personalized loss aversion score. The expected utility value for an investment portfolio is determined, using the user's loss aversion score and the portfolio's possible outcomes, probability of each outcome and a utility corresponding to each outcome. Expected utility values can be determined for a plurality of investment portfolios and the investment portfolio having the highest expected utility value is recommended to the user.

Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions for determining an expected utility value of a fund for a user using a personalized loss aversion score. The expected utility value for a fund is determined, using the user's loss aversion score and the fund's possible outcomes, probability of each outcome and utility corresponding to each outcome. Expected utility values can be determined for a plurality of funds and the funds are ranked according to their expected utility values and the ranking is provided to the user.

Abstract: A system, method, and non-transitory computer readable medium having instructions for determining a loss aversion score for a user. A gamble table comprises a plurality of gamble pairs. Each gamble pair includes a loss aversion gamble and a gain seeking gamble. A loss aversion coefficient for each gamble pair is determined. The gamble pairs are displayed in random order and user selections are received. The user selections include, for each gamble pair, one of the loss aversion gamble and the gain seeking gamble. The gamble pairs are arranged in an ascending order or a descending order based on the loss aversion coefficients and a transition among the user selections is identified. The transition is used to determine the loss aversion score. The loss aversion score depends at least in part on the loss aversion coefficient of the gamble pair associated with the identified transition.

Abstract: A blocking material composition, an essentially homogeneous mixture of(a) 80-90 weight percent of an ethylene derived hydrocarbon polymer having a molecular weight of 2600, a melting point of 51.degree. C. and a density of 0.79 g/cc at 93.degree. C.,(b) 10-15 weight percent of a thermoplastic, low molecular weight aliphatic hydrocarbon resin derived from mixed monomers of petroleum origin having a softening point of 98.degree.-102.degree. C., a specific gravity of 0.948 at 25.degree. C., an acid number <1, a molecular weight of 1985 and(c) 1-3 weight percent of an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer having a vinyl acetate content of 18 percent by weight, a melt index of 150 g/10 min, a density of 937 g/cm.sup.3 at 23.degree. C. and a softening point, ring and ball, of 99.degree. C. Also disclosed is a lens block of the blocking material and method for securing an ophthalmic lens to one surface of a lens block by applying to one surface of said lens block a molten blocking material composition.

Abstract: A break-away fence rail and support post for a horse race track fence is constructed to give way when impacted with a predetermined force so as to provide a yieldable barrier upon impact by a horse or jockey. Further, a fence for a race track constructed to provide a smooth non-abrasive surface without projections or discontinuities.