A simple proof of the representation theorem for betweenness preferences

2024/05/18 by Y. AKITA, Akita, Yutaro
Decision Sciences · Mathematics · #Advanced Topology and Set Theory #Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics #FOS: Economics and business #Theoretical Economics (econ.TH)

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2405.11371

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Abstract

This paper presents a simple proof of Dekel (1986)'s representation theorem for betweenness preferences. The proof is based on the separation theorem.

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