Francisco, Martínez-Mora; Socorro, Puy M. - In: The B.E. Journal of Theoretical Economics 12 (2012) 1, pp. 1-26
The asymmetry of single-peaked preferences has scarcely been incorporated as an assumption in economic models. We analyze how to deal with asymmetric single-peaked preferences in a tractable way. We define natural types of asymmetries, provide the tools to compare degrees of asymmetry, and...