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Deriving the constant relative risk aversion utility function

Here is the question I am trying to tackle: Suppose that we are given a utility function $u$ with relative risk aversion $R_u$. Show that $R_u$ is constant and equal to $\rho$ iff there exist $\zeta\...
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Proving that constant absolute risk aversion and relative risk aversion implies independence of initial wealth

I was able to prove that for a portfolio with one risk-free asset and one risky asset, if the Arrow-Pratt measure of absolute risk aversion is constant (i.e., constant absolute risk aversion, CARA), ...
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