Non-binary preferences

Berdellima, Arian (2012): Non-binary preferences.

Abstract

We prove the existence of a Pareto optimal state in a society with non-binary preferences.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: non-binary choice, preference, maximization, Pareto optimality
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C0 - General > C00 - General; D - Microeconomics > D6 - Welfare Economics > D63 - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement; Z - Other Special Topics > Z0 - General

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