"necktie paradox" meaning in English

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Proper name

Forms: the necktie paradox [canonical]
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  1. An apparent paradox within the subjectivistic interpretation of probability theory, in which two people wager over whose necktie is cheapest, with the owner of the more expensive tie giving it to the other. Taking the wager seems to be to the advantage of both people. Wikipedia link: necktie paradox
    Sense id: en-necktie_paradox-en-name-FlWccLzB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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