Characterization of the Generalized Top-Choice Assumption (Smith) set

Andrikopoulos, Athanasios (2009): Characterization of the Generalized Top-Choice Assumption (Smith) set.

Abstract

In this paper, I give a characterization of the Generalized Top-Choice Assumption set of a binary relation in terms of choice from minimal negative consistent superrelations. This result provides a characterization of Schwart's set in tournaments.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Negative Consistency, Generalized Top-Choice Assumption (Smith) set, Generalized Optimal-Choice Axiom (Schwartz) set.
• Subjects: D - Microeconomics > D7 - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making > D71 - Social Choice ; Clubs ; Committees ; Associations; D - Microeconomics > D6 - Welfare Economics > D60 - General

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