Preference for flexibility in infinite horizon problems

We consider the extension of the classical problem of preference for flexibility to many periods. Preferences are defined over sets of infinite paths of choices. The main result provides a set of axioms on preferences that yield an additive representation over a subjective state space. This space is the set of preferences over choice today and feasible set tomorrow. The main new axiom, stochastic dominance, is a stronger form of the assumption of monotonicity.

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Year of publication:	2002-03-21
Authors:	Rustichini, Aldo
Published in:	Economic Theory. - Springer. - Vol. 20.2002, 4, p. 677-702
Publisher:	Springer
Subject:	Preference for flexibility \| Unforeseen contingencies \| Dynamic programming

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Extent:	application/pdf
Type of publication:	Article
Notes:	Received: September 11 2000; revised version: December 18, 2001
Classification:	D81 - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty ; D83 - Search, Learning, Information and Knowledge
Source:	RePEc - Research Papers in Economics

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