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Alternative derivation of the leximin principle

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This note provides an alternative derivation of the leximin principle using the framework of Harsanyi’s (1953) equi-probability model. We demonstrate that the leximin principle is concluded if and only if the preference ordering of the impartial observer obeys strong monotonicity and complete risk aversion.

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  • Mori, Osamu, 2014. "Alternative derivation of the leximin principle," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 124(1), pages 157-159.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:124:y:2014:i:1:p:157-159
    DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2014.05.004
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    Keywords

    Leximin; Observer; Lottery; Risk aversion;
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    JEL classification:

    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • D71 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Social Choice; Clubs; Committees; Associations
    • D81 - Microeconomics - - Information, Knowledge, and Uncertainty - - - Criteria for Decision-Making under Risk and Uncertainty

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